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

From: Arny Krueger (arnyk_at_hotpop.com)
Date: 06/04/04


Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 09:14:00 -0400

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
> applications I run under Win XP Pro?

> eg: Office XP, Mathcad, Visio

Yes.

> Are USB ports supported?

Yes.

< How about DVD writers et al?

Yes, as a rule.

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

Don't get me wrong. Using a server like it is a workstation is like taking a
pleasant ride in the country while driving a fully-loaded cement truck.



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