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diff --git a/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Tue/whs.txt b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Tue/whs.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e7220d6 --- /dev/null +++ b/wired/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Tue/whs.txt @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +After a lengthy beta testing period with as many as 100,000 testers participating, Microsoft has finally [released Windows Home Server (WHS)][1] to manufacturing. Microsoft partners will receive the final code in the next few weeks which means new products built on WHS will likely to hit the market sometime in September of this year. + +HP, Gateway and others have already announced they will be offering new media systems based on WHS code. + +Even better, Microsoft has decided to offer WHS directly to end users which means you may be able to use that old PC as a media server -- provided it meets the minimum hardware requirements. + +The consumer offering will feature a 4 month trial period and will be available through a number of "OEM Bundles" meaning you can grab a copy with the purchase of new piece of hardware like a hard drive or even a cable. Specific pricing details and release date for the OEM version have yet to be announced. + +Keep an eye on Gadget Lab's hardware reviews in the coming months as the new Windows Home Server products begin to hit the market. + +[1]: http://blogs.technet.com/homeserver/archive/2007/07/16/ship-it.aspx "Windows Home Server Blog: Ship it"
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