With the imminent launch of Windows Server 2003 on April 24, Neowin has plucked up the courage to do a quick Q & A with Microsoft covering the Windows Server Beta.
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- How many lines of code does Windows Server 2003 have?
More than 50 million.
How many years has Windows Server 2003 been in development?
Originally code-named "Whistler", Windows Server 2003 has been in development and testing for more than three years.
Was Windows Server 2003 code based changed or incorporated/superseded any other Microsoft project?
Windows Server 2003 is build on the foundation of Windows 2000 Server, which already has proven to be a highly scalable, reliable server platform for businesses of all sizes.
What was the first major internal build of Windows Server 2003?
The Whistler Server technical beta was made available to testers June 30, 2000.
What was the last build of Windows Server 2003 which passed ESCROW?
Windows Server 2003 code is in escrow until the final day it is signed of and released to manufacturing. Each build made available to beta testers includes an escrow prior to its release, to allow for long-haul testing.
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How many beta builds of Windows Server 2003 have there been?
The development team creates a new build each night, and at checkpoints creates interim builds that are made available to beta testers. Beta 1, Beta 2, Beta 3, RC1 and RC2 are the key development milestones.
How many beta testers were there for Windows Server 2003?
Nearly 300,000 customers, partners, OEMs, developers and other testers had access to the beta releases, beginning with Beta 2.
What product line does Windows Server 2003 follow?
Windows Server 2003 is the best upgrade for Windows 2000 Server and Windows NT4 customers. The next product to follow Windows Server 2003 will be Blackcomb.
What's the current timeline for the first service Pack for Windows Server 2003?
This information is not yet available.
What flavors of Windows Server 2003 are there?
There are currently four editions of Windows Server 2003: Web Edition, Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition and Datacenter Edition. The Enterprise and Datacenter Editions will be available in both 32- and 64-bit versions.
Does Microsoft support Windows Server 2003 when modified as per Neowin Workstation Guide?
Windows Server 2003 is a server product.
Last edited by 9969 on 19 Mar 2003 - 14:20
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