Samoa Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 What do you use it for? I find it cumbersome as a desktop OS. So I haven't used it much. The Betas wouldn't allow me to install my printer. I find it more stable than XP but it is taxing on my CPU and Video card. Maybe that is due to the drivers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniacidz Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 *bangs head on wall* Its a server, not a desktop OS. Gee, costs alot as well. When will people learn. :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red8Rain Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 *bangs head on wall*Its a server, not a desktop OS. Gee, costs alot as well. When will people learn. :s :nod: :nod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilotX Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Well, I used the Neowin Server as a Workstation guide, it was a good start but not by anymeans perfect. I installed Server 2003 on a second pc that I use for menial tasks ( like newsgroup downloads and FTP upload/downloads ) I tried using it for a main OS but the bottom line is that its a server not a desktop OS. but in terms of 2000 vs 2003 I think 2003 is a better optimized system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniacidz Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Yeh, 2003 is a better optimized system over 2000 for servers. Thing is, cos its the latest and newest things to come out, people jumping for it. I guess in time, people will realize this. Its a server, not a desktop OS. Its just so plain and simple its scarey. Yet people will 'have' to try it anyway regardless of what you, IPv6, others or i say. They will try it. Anyway, :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samoa Posted April 22, 2003 Author Share Posted April 22, 2003 Yeh, 2003 is a better optimized system over 2000 for servers.Thing is, cos its the latest and newest things to come out, people jumping for it. I guess in time, people will realize this. Its a server, not a desktop OS. Its just so plain and simple its scarey. Yet people will 'have' to try it anyway regardless of what you, IPv6, others or i say. They will try it. Anyway, :) As I said, I don't use it as a desktop. Just wanted to try it out. so go ahead an bang your head. I just wondered if anyone has found any useful things about it is all. Figures someone had to chime in with "when will people learn" bit. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Yeh, 2003 is a better optimized system over 2000 for servers.Thing is, cos its the latest and newest things to come out, people jumping for it. I guess in time, people will realize this. Its a server, not a desktop OS. Its just so plain and simple its scarey. Yet people will 'have' to try it anyway regardless of what you, IPv6, others or i say. They will try it. Anyway, :) As I said, I don't use it as a desktop. Just wanted to try it out. so go ahead an bang your head. I just wondered if anyone has found any useful things about it is all. Figures someone had to chime in with "when will people learn" bit. :rolleyes: Its called Windows Server 2003. Lose the .NET. ok? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowstick Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Not install your printer? Why is it that all you people insist in using the goddamn setup tool? You know, doing it manually and letting Windows process the stupid .inf file would have installed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 Not install your printer? Why is it that all you people insist in using the goddamn setup tool? You know, doing it manually and letting Windows process the stupid .inf file would have installed it. /me laughs because Tom's soooo right. It's a server, not the nicely packaged, user-friendly OS named XP. Deal with it, people. Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syscrash2k Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 I am using it as my workstation os, I followed neobond's guide. It seems like an improved version of xp. I don't see whats wrong with having it as a workstation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budwizer Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 I just wondered if anyone has found any useful things about it is all. Figures someone had to chime in with "when will people learn" bit. :rolleyes: Here is a list of some useful things I am using it for at the house: - Active Directory (upgraded my Windows 2000 AD) - Server to run Exchange 2003 for email for the wife and I - IIS used to host a few sites, plus for OWA and OMA for Exchange (great being able to get my mail anytime anywhere) - Run SQL 2000 on it for a few applications I use that require a SQL Server - DNS and DHCP server (no WINS WooHoo!) - File server (shares out my MP3's to the various systems around the house, redirect home directories to my RAID array) - Print server (have a couple of network printers at home) - Test bed to try out new applications I don't have time to get to looking at while at work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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