Microsoft Server 2003 vs Windows XP

[KebecoiS]

Hi,

I was wondering if I should buy Microsoft Server 2003 or should I stick to XP???

Can I do the same things that I was doing on XP (Games, Phtoshop, etc) on Server 2003???

Please help me...

Cheers.

[tomwarren Veteran]

If you love spending ?2,000 on Operating Systems then go for Server 2003 I'm sure it will do you proud:laugh::

[PezDspncr]

well...do you really have a need for a server? if all you do is games and photoshop it would be a big waste of money to get the server

[VGVL]

No games under Windows 2003 supported by default....maybe you could play games by doing some modding...

I really recommend Windows 2003 Server if you are actually going to have a Server.

I currently have Windows 2003 Server RC2 running on one of my servers, the one which runs my mail server and serves my website (www.intelsucks.net). It is very stable, it hasn't crashed once, as opposed to my Windows XP Professional Server, which I need to restart every once in a while, probably like every month or so.

Stick with Windows XP if you are not going to run a Dedicated Server.

[Sholin]

Why must people use a server class OS as a desktop?

[John Veteran]

  Sholin said:

Why must people use a server class OS as a desktop?

i think it's mostly because it's newer. nt 5.2 seems more appealing than nt 5.1

[Hawkeye]

Some people will just never get it. Windows Server 2003 is not an upgrade to Windows XP. It is not meant for those people who are currently using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP. It is only meant for those who are currently using Windows NT 4 Server, or any of the Windows 2000 Server Editions. This Operating System will cost you about two to three times the amount you would pay for a full version (not upgrade) of Windows XP Professional. The Enterprise Edition of Windows Server 2003 will run you about ten times the cost of the same Windows XP Professional. Both of these prices are due to the fact that Windows Server 2003 describes itself very well as a Server Operating System, while Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Home Edition and Professional are Client (or Workstation) Operating Systems.

Now ask yourself this. Do you still want to buy Windows Server 2003? If the answer is still "Yes", then I can safely tell you that many games and Photoshop will indeed run on Windows Server 2003, but you may have to enable a few things first because the ability to run games (installing DirectX) isn't enabled by default.

[KebecoiS]

Ok, thx guys :p

I guess I'll wait for longhorn... :p

Cheers.

[zivan56]

OMG, people please educate yourselves as to what server is. Just because Microsoft lets you download it for free, does not mean you should automatically be using it.

[Remote]

  KebecoiS said:

Ok, thx guys :p

I guess I'll wait for longhorn... :p

Cheers.

Keep waiting, 2005 is the expected release if im not mistaken

[nXP_151 Veteran]

  Hawkeye said:

Some people will just never get it. Windows Server 2003 is not an upgrade to Windows XP. It is not meant for those people who are currently using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP. It is only meant for those who are currently using Windows NT 4 Server, or any of the Windows 2000 Server Editions. This Operating System will cost you about two to three times the amount you would pay for a full version (not upgrade) of Windows XP Professional. The Enterprise Edition of Windows Server 2003 will run you about ten times the cost of the same Windows XP Professional. Both of these prices are due to the fact that Windows Server 2003 describes itself very well as a Server Operating System, while Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Home Edition and Professional are Client (or Workstation) Operating Systems.

Now ask yourself this. Do you still want to buy Windows Server 2003? If the answer is still "Yes", then I can safely tell you that many games and Photoshop will indeed run on Windows Server 2003, but you may have to enable a few things first because the ability to run games (installing DirectX) isn't enabled by default.

Exactly right :yes:

[Tim Dorr Veteran]

Blah.

People see Windows 2003 and think it's an upgrade from 2000 :rolleyes:

(it is for the server edition, but it's not for the workstation edition...)

[nocture]

Go with Windows 2003... its much better!

and YES you can make it work like Windows XP - even better!

Take a look at http://www.<< spam >>/win2k3/ this guide, it will tell you how to optimize it for gaming and other things beside server

[nocture]

argh, what happend the address??? well

its [m][f][n].org/win2k3/ without the [ ] between the letters

[AyA_31613]

like he means that he would actually buy win2k3, ha

[nocture]

  AyA_31613 said:

like he means that he would actually buy win2k3, ha

well i got it from my dad, his job got a windows 2003 for each employee :)

and there's a free tryout version too published by microsoft!

[Bizkit]

Why not just buy XP Home? You can find it for only like $50. Server 2003 is way more money.

[IP]

I dont think hes really going to buy windows 2003, hes just gonna download it off from some IRC network and then burn it on to a cd....I bet you he didn't even pay for the XP too

I have 2x licensed windows xp professional :)

[Fusion]

I think that some people just want the novelty to say.. hey, My OS is newer than yours.. na na na na na....

:|

[KebecoiS]

You guys are off the track!

1. I know what a server is.

2. I was wondering if server 2003 could be more efficient than XP...

3. Donnu what i should put here... :huh:

IP... Your right, I'm not going to buy... what does it change to your life??? I can do whatever i want, you think at 15 years old i can get whatever i need... If i could buy it, i would...

[RadishTM Veteran]

Moved to Software Discussion & Assistance

Radish.

[mipra]

Hmm..I would say go with Windows XP.....due to the compability

[radioboy]

A) this has been asked 50000000 times, search

B) this should be in one of the Windows forums

[aco Veteran]

nuggetman is right, there are already plenty of these threads.

Look here: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?act=...ows+2000+server

Everyone, use the search button before posting in future. Thanks.

[yudi_lks]

  IP? said:

I dont think hes really going to buy windows 2003, hes just gonna download it off from some IRC network and then burn it on to a cd....I bet you he didn't even pay for the XP too

I have 2x licensed windows xp professiona:):)

LOL... You right..:laugh:h:

[Knight']

  KebecoiS said:

Ok, thx guys :p

I guess I'll wait for longhorn... :p

Cheers.

Yeah, that sounds like the best option IMO. Longhorn will undoubtedly cost less than Windows Server 2003 and will be far more superior in terms of new features (that you will actually use and appreciate, for desktop use). Although, if you want to tinker with Server Side stuff then I strongly recommend Linux (Redhat is my favourite distribution). :)