Thursday, February 4, 2010

"full" edition of Windows 7 required for wireless linking

Thinking of buying a netbook?  If you plan to use wireless linking with a Reader computer, read on!!

    Some netbooks come with Windows 7 starter, a low-end version of Windows 7.  FYI, Windows 7 Starter does not allow you to create an Ad Hoc Network.  You must have one of the full editions of Windows 7.

    -- Heather

Thanks for the tip!!

P.S.  Steve updated this post.  See comments below . . .

Posted by Kyp at 3:20 AM
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2 comments:

  1. To clarify: an ad hoc network is needed to do TypeWell's standard method of local linking, as described at http://typewell.com/wireless.html . That's the reliable method that doesn't require an internet in the area in order to work. This is what's unavailable under Windows 7 Starter.

    However, Windows 7 Starter DOES still support wireless internet. That means it is still possible to link using the Skype mode in TypeWell Premium. But remember that requires both TypeWell Premium on both computers, and a reliable internet wireless connection.
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  2. Carrie Scoone at Vital Signs pointed out to me this article: http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/12/02/windows-7-starter-hides-but-allows-ad-hoc-networking/

    It sounds like you perhaps CAN do ad-hoc networking on Win7 Starter, if you use this trick of "searching for adhoc on the Start menu". I'd love to hear if that works for anyone!
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