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<< This just supports what I have been saying all along. Microsoft still has not made a decent server >>
n0c, are you sure it's not just that they make an excellent workstation? >>
Maybe
<< Ive stated this on other threads a few times, but it bears repeating when comments like this arise. Even with the switch applied, the new "server" will never be able to provide network services (DNS, DHCP, RRAS) or host an Active directory. IIS6 hasnt even been written yet! How does this switch magically make that appear? >>
You can download programs to take care of those services though. You can install IIS 5 or whatever on current workstation OSes and be completely happy in a patch-or-die sort of way. And if you have no qualms about this warezish program you shouldnt have any problems warezing other applications.
<< It doesnt. It doesnt do anything close to turning an XP pro box into a .net server. All it does is break the 10 client connection limit. Big deal. That's still not a server. >>
Agreed. But with the help of other applications it can be made into a server.
<< You often take opportunities like this to completely ignore the jist of the thread and instead talk poo-poo about MS's servers. >>
I think the concerns I mentioned about Microsoft's servers are legit. This thread looked basically like another "I deserve free stuff so piracy is ok" type of thread. I also stated that it is possible that Microsoft has the solution to atleast one of my problems with their server implimentation, but my bias keeps me from believing it and I dont think anyone but the developers will ever know for sure.
<< I'm not saying thier the greatest either, but I am saying you need to think about what you are saying before you say it. You are clearly a UNIX/Linux guru, >>
Thank you.
<< but you know sweet f-a about 2k. >>
Not sure what the "f-a" stands for, but I get the jist
I admit to knowing very little about Windows products. I have no problems with that. If you would like I can start another thread where you can combat each and every one of my problems with Windows servers. Maybe you could convince me that Microsoft is right and I am wrong. Maybe not. But you are right, not all of my concerns were on topic and I apologize to everyone in the thread for that.