Re: How to get IIS
- From: T Hall <THall@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2005 12:41:01 -0700
Yeah it came with my laptop and at the time I didn't know it had this
problem. I have XP Pro on my desktop at home but I guess I will have to buck
up and get another copy...I don't pirate software so illegal copies aren't my
cup of tea. I appreciate the response.
"Bob Lehmann" wrote:
> >> Microsoft really just dont want Home users using IIS :-(
> Home users typically would have no need to run IIS. The Home version is
> intended for them, and is less expensive being a cut-down version of Pro.
>
> The problem is that many people obtain the OS without researching the
> purchase beforehand, and buy based on price. That's kinda like buying a
> cheaper model of a particular car without looking at the equipment list, and
> saying Ford must not want people to have air conditioning.
>
> Bob Lehmann
>
> "thechaosengine" <na> wrote in message
> news:36103632583467487646080@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > I'm afraid it isnt really possible to get IIS running on XP Home. I mean,
> > it is technically possible but its very hit and miss and a lot more
> trouble
> > than its worth. Microsoft really just dont want Home users using IIS :-(
> >
> > I had the exact same problem a couple of years ago. I went around looking
> > for ways to get it working and it turns out that there is a failry
> complicated
> > hack you can do, but personally I find it too dangerous, to unreliable and
> > altogether way to much hastle.
> >
> > Ultimately, I bout an upgrade off of ebay for a very reasonable price (eg
> > £50). A legitimate copy as well. Alternatively you mind find the following
> > useful:
> >
> > 1. There is a standalone web server called casini that comes as part of
> the
> > web matrix project over at www.asp.net. You can use this to practice
> although
> > im not sure if debugging is easy to set up when using casini and VS2003
> >
> > 2. The option I would recommend: The next version of ASP.net and visual
> studio
> > comes out in november. VS2005 comes with an integrated web server that
> removes
> > the dependency on IIS (I think). Given that you are just starting out with
> > ASP.net and C#, I would recommend downloading or ordering the Beta verison
> > of Visual Studio 2005. That way, you'll be using the most up to date
> software
> > and wont be learning implementation details that are about to go out of
> fashion.
> > The vast majority of everything you've learned so far will still be very
> > much relevant but there are a lot of very cool changes coming in the next
> > versions of C#, ASP.Net, Visual Studio and SQL Server.
> >
> > Good luck
> >
> > Kindest Regards
> >
> > tce
> >
> > > I'm currently trying to learn Visual C# .Net 2003. I'm at the point
> > > of creating Web Applications using ASP.Net. I have Windows XP Home
> > > Edition installed on my laptop. I don't think my system is running
> > > IIS. I have tried to find a download of it somewhere with gettng any
> > > good results. Can anyone tell me where I can download IIS or is this
> > > going to be a case of needing to upgrade to XP Pro? Any advise,
> > > information, or instruction will be greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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