Re: Server 2003 vs XP Pro

anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 06/23/04 

Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 04:32:25 -0700

Thank you for your help. Yes, I did do everything your
sites listed. All my hardware works fine for a while.
Then for no reason it just crashes the whole computer.
All my stuff configured the same way in XP works great.

I wanted to learn about active directory, and the other
features in enterprise. I simply enjoy learning new
things, but I also enjoy playing on them. I have no more
room in my house for computers (or so my wife says). I
have an xp box for the boys room, an XP box for the girls
room, an xp box for my wife. My box is the biggest, and
would cause an argument if I get another.

Yes, I need it all to run at the same time, otherwise I
would dual boot (if it is even possible with xp and
2003). I figured out a way to create multiple sites in
WinXP, but can only start one at a time. I still don't
understand, I have 5 cals on 2003 and an XP also, so
legally I should be able to combine both to work at the
same time. But I also can't waste speed on Virtual PC. I
do alot of video capture when I'm not home, so I can view
when I have time. This takes processor. I also like to
access (remote desktop) from other computers when I am
away from home. I may just install apache, but then I
have to figure out how to install front page extensions.

I may just give up my toy all together, and get a MAC. I
don't like Microsoft's limiting everything all the time.
I paid the money, I should be able to make it work.

I am currently using a ASUS P4S8X Socker 478 with a 2.53
processor and 1 gig ram. I have almost 1 TB (1000 gigs)
of hard drive space. I use 2 monitors so I can watch tv
and work, or just open more windows.

Thanks for your time.
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi,
>
>First try these on 2003:
>http://www.visualwin.com/DirectX/
>http://www.visualwin.com/Sound-Ent/
>
>If that doesn't help the situation, there is no way to
install IIS 6.0 on XP
>Pro...BUT, there *is* Virtual PC
(www.microsoft.com/virtualpc) that will
>allow you to run XP Pro as your "real" OS, then install
2003 on a guest
>computer, that will run at the same time as your XP
machine (but it will run
>slower, etc, since XP AND 2003 will be running
simultaneously). I'd check
>out the 45-day trial and see if it does as you need
>
>--
>--Jonathan Maltz [Microsoft MVP - Windows Server,
Virtual PC]
>http://www.visualwin.com - A Windows Server 2003 visual,
step-by-step
>tutorial site :-)
>http://vpc.visualwin.com - Does <insert OS name> work on
VPC 2004? Find out
>here
>Only reply by newsgroup. I do not do technical support
via email. Any
>emails I have not authorized are deleted before I see
them.
>
>
>"Phil" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
>news:2010e01c458b7$a5887720$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>> I have a major problem, and I don't know how to get the
>> right product to fix it. I purchased WinXP Pro,
because it
>> was advertised as including IIS for serving, and at the
>> same time would run all the drivers needed for my
>> multimedia needs. The problem is you can only host one
>> site at a time (yes, this is for home use, and is a
>> hobby). OK, I understand that it is only for one
client,
>> so I purchased server 2003 enterprise so I can get the
>> multiple sites I want. NOW, however, my video and other
>> multimedia drivers keep crashing. The vendors say that
>> people just don't use 2003 for home use, so no drivers
are
>> available. OK, I am willing to (and did) purchase both
>> software (2003 and XP)but I only want to use one
computer
>> in my home to play. How can I encorporate the IIS6 from
>> server 2003 into my XP? There is no one in microsoft
sales
>> that will give me live advice for free, which is sad
for
>> such a big corporation. So now I am into Microsoft for
>> over $1500 of operating system, and still cant do what
I
>> want. Where can I possibly get sales help from someone
who
>> actually knows the OS, and not just $$? Thanks for
>> listening.
>
>
>.
>

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