Re: Any dangers in removing NetBEUI????

2boxers_at_comcast_dot_net
Date: 11/16/03 

Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2003 01:04:46 -0500

On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 05:13:31 GMT, "tom" <lfs@home.com> wrote:

>The Samba docs suggest removing NetBEUI.
>
>I am scared to do anything with Windows that may cause it
>ask me to insert the system disk even though I have a valid license.
>Invariably, I am on the phone with
>tech support for hours whenever windows needs
>that infernal disk.
>
>What are the dangers of removing NetBEUI since
>I notice that I have it installed.
>
NetBEUI? Are you like the last person on the planet running this
protocol? LOL, just kidding :)

There are no dangers with removing NetBEUI unless you are using the
protocol.

As far having to insert the system disk, I cannot comment. Depending
on which version of Windows you are running and which updates have
been applies, you may or may not be asked to insert the media.

NetBEUI is a relatively non-robust protocol with low overhead for use
on small peer to peer and client server networks.

TCP/IP is the preferred protocol, especially where routing is
involved.

Charles

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