ive given the home server some thought from time to time, at the very least setting up a test lab with a server and 1-2 computers.. im going to have to read more up on the windows embedded standard 7...

thanks for the reply! very valid and good points in here. for me, reasons why i would like to utilize 7 pro, 8.1 ent and of course 10 are as follows.

i need windows 8.1 for school, so that will...

for all intensive purposes i do like being able to use vms, but for full functionality i think dual may be a better approach for my room having the 1tb.. whereas the living room pc may need upgrade...

thats a shame, but luckily, my school gets volume licensing discounts so i only pay $5 for win pro 64 bit or windows 8/8.1 ent.. wont be the end of the world.. but just means i have to now spend $10...

I have 2 computers with windows 7 pro 64 bit at my house.

The living room computer is the family computer which has windows 7 pro 64 bit on one hard drive.

I have in my own room, windows 8.1...