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Yes, you can have different versions of Windows join a network together. For example, Windows XP and Windows 7 can commune together happily in the Windows Workgroup world. It may just take some finagling of security options, especially on shared folders to make Windows 7 show the files to Windows XP but that is easily accomplished.
As for not being able to open or use certain types of data due to one OS being older than the other, other than Microsoft refusing to let Windows XP be able to install MS Office 2013, I haven't run into that problem yet. Besides, any MS Office 2013 document can be opened by any installation of MS Office 2010 and 2010 works just fine under Windows XP.
So, if you need to network various versions of Windows together, go ahead and do so. If you need any assistance on getting some aspect of the network to work the way you have planned, drop me a line and I will see what I can do to help.
What else can I help you with?
Advantages of network operating systems?
When you network operating systems you will have the benefit of both operating systems. You have to ensure both systems are compatible before networking them.
What are the three different network operating systems?
Appleshare,Microsoft Windows server and Novell netware
What are 3 different network operating systems certifications?
The certifications can include; Network+ MCITP/MCSA/MCSE from Microsoft CNE from Novell
What can not be considered to be network operating system?
UNIX, Microsoft Windows, and Linux ARE network operating systems.
Can you give 2 examples of Network operating system?
Windows Server is an example of a client/server network operating systems and Cisco IOS is an example of a router NOS. There are other network operating systems out there.
What are the Essential properties of parallel operating systems?
Define the essential properties of Network operating systems.
Do Supercomputers use single-user multitask operating systems?
Single-user multitask operating systems are also known as network operating systems
Which network type requires a network operating system NOS?
No network requires a Network Operating System (NOS) . They just require network interface hardware and software to use the network to communicate with each other. However, since all modern operating systems also claim to be Network Operating Systems, it doesn't matter. Client or Server Network
5 difference between a network operating system and a stand alone operating system?
Many operating systems now can run on standalone computers and also on networked computers. Standalone or generic operating systems are the ones which run on standalone computers like Windows operating system running on a PC. Network operating systems are the ones which run on a server and can be accessed through client machines connected on the network. e.g. Solaris or Linux running on a server can be used as network operating systems. Even there are Windows server operating systems which can be used by clients connected on the network. ILYAS MAHIDA
What does nos mean on messenge?
Network Operating Systems
What are the latest network operating systems?
The latest commercial network operating systems are Windows Server 2008 R2 and Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard.
Does Vista support networking with other operating systems?
Vista can network with other operating systems, as long as they support Samba.
