Windows Home Server?

[apoorv_khurasia]

See this first:
news feed I got from google

This one seems to be a good plan...but I doubt whether windows can survive on a network (or vice-versa ). If MS is seriously planning a Windows Home Server they should first ensure security issues and resource allocation problems with the kernel. I think this thing can really have a good market.

[Vergil83]

It is not going to go anywhere. Take a look at Windows Media Center (they have sold like 6 of them). You would need to inform them what a server is, and then convince them they need it. Why would a zune owner (all 4 of them) need a server to connect it to a x360? Wouldn't it make more sense to connect them directly together. Of course, all this connectivity will involve massive DRM so no single bit of "content" can be lost or not paid for.

Do we really need to be able to communicate via text message while we drive. To be honest I know enough people that requires 24 hours of perfect connectivity with every piece of technology I own.

[tAK]

Hmm, interesting approach, in car computers are becoming a rather big thing, a central place to store Music, run your GPS, play videos / Video games and i know of a few that have hooked up web cams to record driving shenanigans.

As for the home server.. a complete waste of time, the xbox360 wont even link directly to media centre (at last not from what i have tried), imagine how much trouble its going to be to stick an extra MS product in the way.

[carlosponti]

about as pointless as glow in the dark sun glasses.

[Roxoff]

"Specifically, Gates outlined a plan that sees the PC and the Xbox 360 game console serving as hubs for a networked home, using new features he said would debut during 2007."

Sorry, Bill, I already got one. It dont run on windders.

"Gates also identified another area where users might benefit from a "connected experience" -- in their car, where consumers want to be able to access content and connect with others."

I cant imagine the problems of getting to the next set of traffic lights and needing to reboot before we can pull off... Reminds me of that old joke - if we all get out and get back in again will it do the same thing?

[burntfuse]

I have to agree with everyone that this seems fairly pointless, for all the reasons mentioned already. Besides, the whole "connected experience in the car" thing seems stupid. If you need something to keep you from getting bored in the car, just listen to the radio or a CD, read a book (if you're a passenger), or plug your iPod into the stereo if you use that instead of CDs. Who wants to "connect with others" while they're driving? In some areas, like entertainment, there's a certain point where it really is just good enough, and trying to push more expensive and pointless features on people is a waste of time.

[apoorv_khurasia]

Creating needs and then binding it to people.....thats what it looks like to me. Many technologies are existing like this.

[burntfuse]

Thank you, that's just what I was talking about.