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Microsoft Server 2003 vs Windows XP

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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.

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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.

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  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:

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KebecoiS

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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...

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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:

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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). :)

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