[bcab] Re: Two broad band connections on one machine

Hi David, my advice is to either 1. do separate desktop shortcuts to each 
connection on the same 
log-in, or even better,  2.  to create a separate log in entirely for the work 
location.

Re: the first method, two connections on one log-in, it might be fine however 
there are some 
potential pitfalls.  Will the same network adapter be used in both locations?  
E g is it an Ethernet 
adapter connection at work, as well as at home?   If so and they are using the 
same adapter yet each 
connection requires different protocols/settings, that could genuinely cause 
problems.   However if 
they are using different adapters, e.g. a USB ADSL modem at home, and an 
ethernet connection at 
work, you will have less problems in that area.

However theres more to consider, e g you will probably have different firewall 
specific settings at 
each location.  You also may need different web browser and email settings in 
each location, 
especially if they use a proxy server or MS exchange server at work.  Therefore 
it is possible that 
setting up a second user account login for work,  might be best.

Even though it is difficult (nigh impossible?) to have speech working at the 
Windows XP login 
screen, nonetheless the number of tab key presses & down arrow keypresses 
needed before pressing 
enter, to log in to a particular ID from a list when there are several, can 
easily be worked out. 
E.g. Typically "tab twice, down arrow once, enter".

The advantages to doing different log in user accounts for work and home are  
that, they can be 
tailored separately.   1. You would be able to protect the privacy of your 
personal files, from 
people with access to your workplace computer network, so it is more secure.  
2. You can have custom 
start up options for each separate User account too, so if for example Citrix 
or Novell are used at 
work, the necessary client for either could be put into the Workplace account 
startup only.   3. 
The browser and email settings required for work could also be set in the 
workplace account only, to 
load automatically.

The major software installed on the machine would be available on both log-ins, 
and you could make 
use of the "shared folder" facility or even use custom shortcuts, to provide 
easy access between 
folders on the different accounts' desktops.   Once you've mastered logging in 
to each account at 
will, and account switching, you may even like the idea of complete separate 
desktops for whether 
you're at work or home.

Anyway just some food for thought, I hope it's helpful.  But also bear in mind 
Barry T could be 
absolutely right in his much shorter reply!...

Good luck & all the best - Leon Gilbert.
Editor, www.vipnews.org.uk

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David W Wood" <g3yxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bcab@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 10:04 AM
Subject: [bcab] Two broad band connections on one machine


Hi all:

My lap top is configured for my work network, but I have a
requirement for it to be my main machine on my new home
broad band facility.

Can I expect any conflicts?
Any advice and pit falls welcomed!

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