[LiLLTOtech]

Microsoft Windows Home Server is a home server operating system, intended to be a solution for homes with multiple connected PCs to offer file sharing, automated backups, and remote access.

Microsoft has a difficult challenge ahead of them in convincing people that they need Windows Home Server. After all, having another computer in the house—especially one that doesn't have a screen, a keyboard, or a mouse—isn't something people are shoving each other in the face for. But when families take a good long look at what WHS can do, like automated, centralized daily backups, simplified remote access, storage expansion and network file sharing, they may just change their minds. People at Gizmodo got their hands on a Norco DS-520 Home Server, one of the first pre-made boxes available, and definitely loved what they saw.

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[Johnnyboy]

I have a spare machine collecting dust in my room. OEM copy of Windows Home Server can make it useful.

[ThunderROM]

Great review! I have three PCs in my house which are connected through a router. I do all the backups manually or sometimes schedule them to be done automatically on Sundays.

[Razor VinT]

The HP MediaSmart Server is now available for pre-order and will be shipped to customers this month.

[Ultimate John]

I'll rather install the OEM copy of WHS instead of buying this expensive box.