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November 18th, 2004
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OSNN Veteran Addict
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Windows Server 2003 free from Microsoft!
Did you know that you can obtain a three month (90 day) evaluation of Windows Server 2003 free from Microsoft? I have downloaded it and whilst it’s not as pretty as XP, is sure a more stable development environment. I have not a single issue with it so far.  
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November 18th, 2004
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Tech Junkie
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Yeah, I got the free 90-day trial CD several months ago. Never really did anything with it though.
The university MSDNAA license provides us with free complete versions of Windows Server 2003 - Web Edition, Standard and even Enterprise, along with most other Microsoft software and operating systems, so I'd just use that if I ever needed to. 
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November 18th, 2004
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Feeeesh
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it would be best if you provided the download link or the website along in the post
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November 18th, 2004
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Tech Junkie
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It's actually a 180-day trial. Download or order CDs here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...l/evalkit.mspx |
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November 18th, 2004
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Paul Reed Smith
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I been using 2003 standard server on my file server for a couple of months now. I like it alot. It is a really nice OS ...
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November 18th, 2004
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anomic
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Originally Posted by dave holbon
If you want it to be 'pretty' like XP, then start the Themes service in Computer Management or the Services MMC in the administrative tools. You might also want to start it to start automatically while your there. You can now use the XP theme in the Display properties. |
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November 18th, 2004
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Paul Reed Smith
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Originally Posted by sophomERIC
it's a server not a eye candy display lol. Then if you are using it for a client pc then I guess the themes would be cool ...
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November 18th, 2004
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Little bit of a side topic on this. I've tried logging on to a Win2k3 server from a Winxp laptop (wireless) and it takes probably 30secs to connect. Just wondering what's actually causing this delay.
Also, should I be able to see who is connected to the server (on the server machine)? Cause I can't see any machines being connected to the server when I look in the task manager. |
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November 18th, 2004
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OSNN Junior Addict
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Originally Posted by ming
Start > Administrative Tools > Terminal Services Manager > Sessions (i think)
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November 18th, 2004
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Dabba Dooba
Joined: July 2002
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I have the enterprise edition for a year i think. Stupid me lost the damn cd key because it comes in that lil cardboard thingy and it got mixed with the trash on my computer desk and i threw it away.
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November 18th, 2004
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OSNN Advanced
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Originally Posted by TittleBitties
Ouch! How much does it cost for a Server licence? £300-£400?
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November 18th, 2004
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Harware Guru
Joined: November 2004
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wow something actually free from from ms.............
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November 18th, 2004
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meh.
Joined: June 2002
Location: Indiana, USA
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been running Win2k3 Server on my server for several months now and really like it. I'm currently running a file server, ftp server, web server and teamspeak server. Win2k3 has been more stable and faster than other operating systems that I used in the past on the machine. I started with Gentoo, then moved to Windows 2000 Server, and now to Win2k3 server. Win2k3 has not only been easier to maintain than the other ones, but has also been faster and much more stable. I don't believe that I have rebooted the server in about two months now. When running Win2k or Gentoo the machine either crashed or had to be rebooted at least once a week.
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...o well
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