I’ve debated over this issue many times. Does the average user needs a server at home?
Microsoft thinks so, and it’s pushing it’s Windows Home Server to answer that question once and for all.

Some power users already have servers at home, usually a older pc that is now running some flavor of linux in the shadows.
I personally felt the need for a home server several time already and i’m really thinking of using a laptop as my workstation and housing all my files at a server. But i’m yet to take this leap of faith.

The explosion on the usage of laptops and other mobile gadgets able to play rich media makes this option very appealing. Watching a movie that sits in the server while you’re in bed watching it on your laptop is a huge selling point.
Besides I expect to see this product integrating perfectly with the Xbox 360 which already sits in many living rooms across the world.

I’m in no way a Microsoft zealot but this is a great move at the right time. And the campaign serves a double purpose. First it educates the masses to the possible uses of home servers and most importantly it’s very catchy and simple.

Via (Laughing Squid)