>>Is NT server necessary to set up a web server if this server is meant to be a stand-alone machine, with its only connection to networking at all is the fact that it is running a web server (such as O'Reilly & assoc. Web Site 1.1?)
>>
>>Can such a server be set up using NT workstation?
>>Craig
>
>Lemme answer you in reverse order. Of course, a Web server can be set up using NT workstation, even under Windows 95.
>
>But of course, if Microsoft has their way you'll still have to get an NT Server to run a Web server. Why? Check this out:
>
>>Here's the wording of the license sent out with NT Workstation RC2
>>(Beta B):
>>
>>"...you may permit a maximum of ten (10) computers to connect to the
>>Workstation Computer to access and use services of the SOFTWARE
>>PRODUCT, such as file and print services and peer web services. The
>>ten connection maximum includes any indirect connections made through
>>software or hardware which pools or aggregates connections."
>
>Pick a name for it: a) arm-twisting, b) man-handling, c) dubious trade practices.


Very clever, thos MS lawyers, no?

I pick c personally.

BTW, with this language, all they really need to do is change computers to people and then any university, library, or other public/semi-public orginization would have to buy NT Workstation.

But to be totally honest, I seriously doubt MS will sue me over the $300.

I was just wondering if it was possible.


Craig