Re: Windows Server 2003 standard....application compatability?

From: Robert Moir (bofh_at_mvps.org)
Date: 06/03/04


Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 18:32:46 +0100

Robert Lombardi II wrote:
> This may be an ignorant question, BUT I felt I'd better ask it anyway
> before I take this plunge into Server 2003...
>
> The Question...
>
> As a rule will windows Server 2003 Standard edition run all the
> applicatuions I run under Win XP Pro?
>
> eg: Office XP, Mathcad, Visio

Most of the major ones, yes. Obviously security may be a problem for badly
behaved apps.

> Are USB ports supported?

Yes

> How about DVD writers et al?

Thats down to the individual manufacturers

>
> Just want to make sure I am not giving up any of my current
> functionality by jumping to 2003!

Why do you want to use a server OS as a desktop?



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