Windows on multiple systems

[ChaosJ]

Hello all,

 

So I've got a slightly convoluted question... or series of questions.

 

I will be setup up an entirely new computer soon and need to buy windows for that. In addition to PC #1 (for my room), i also am setting up a small entry level private media server in a micro atx form factor (to be placed in living room). The media server may double up as a "console" for the living room. Here's where my questions come in.

 

1. When buying windows 10, its says 1pc, 1 user on the pack. I think ive understand that the software is probably tied to the motherboard. Is there a version of windows that I can buy that permits 2-3 pc installations?

2. If not, can I setup the media server as sort of a networked PC and use the same login credentials to boot my desktop from either of the machines on my internal Lan network? (I don't know if this question makes sense to anyone)

3. Just trying to save money here, is there any other workaround or something? Aside from buying 2 separate Software disks because 340$ is a shitload to pay. I figured a m,ulti user cd would be way cheaper.

4. My last resort is running the server system on Linux.

 

Please share advice and thoughts.

 

Regards,

Jordan

[Master Disaster]

1) No

2) Not without Windows Server and a domain

3) Grey Market reseller, you can get a key for $15 ish

4) Or something like FreeNAS (won't work for gaming though)

[ChaosJ]

10 hours ago, Master Disaster said:

1) No

2) Not without Windows Server and a domain

3) Grey Market reseller, you can get a key for $15 ish

4) Or something like FreeNAS (won't work for gaming though)

Thanks. The most to the point answer ever . The grey market sounds okay I guess,  

[bcguru9384]

just which ever OS you use set media pc if windows to share files/folders

then use public folders tree as shared space (create subfolder in example videos folder called antenna tv and cabletv etc

now add schedtask trigger to sync folder with hdd source folder)

tasksched trigger to autotranscode vids for devices that are not native to content format of vid file

you can skip also task schedule(maybe easiest way but more time to build triggers rules) to use windows media player network stream option for streaming vids from server(rules like only local network allowed not wan) make sure to add the wmp netstreams as background task

[LogicalDrm]

Windows used to have multi-user versions. Back in XP days. I think it was $300 for 3 copies or something like that. Which would save $50 per. But now its $120 for home. Which is rather reasonable when you think how long and much you are using it.

[ChaosJ]

38 minutes ago, LoGiCalDrm said:

Windows used to have multi-user versions. Back in XP days. I think it was $300 for 3 copies or something like that. Which would save $50 per. But now its $120 for home. Which is rather reasonable when you think how long and much you are using it.

Yes I know, but what is the solution/alternative?

[LogicalDrm]

5 minutes ago, ChaosJ said:

Yes I know, but what is the solution/alternative?

Suck it up and buy those silences if you want Windows. Linux is available, and might be the thing for server.

[ChaosJ]

Just now, LoGiCalDrm said:

Suck it up and buy those silences if you want Windows. Linux is available, and might be the thing for server.

Sigh. Looks Like linux it is