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kitsuna

Apr 22 2008, 07:00 PM

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we all know that vista is hardware demanding n high requirement

i like to purpose for people who want to try vista, try Win2008 x86/x64 instead

im already using almost 1 month, no problem
even can play games like nfs prostreet, cod4, cabal online etc.

here got 1 screenshot of it :

any comment is appreciated

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can grab the free 60 days (max 240 days) trial iso here : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/cc137123.aspx
no serial key needed
recommended use enterprise edition

to convert from 2008 to ala vista, follow this guide : http://www.win2008workstation.com/wordpress/
follow guide 1-12, plus "Disable Data Execution Prevention" and "Missing gameux.dll"

torrent user also gonna love this os, because no need to tweak tcp/ip & max half-connection like in vista

can use vista drivers for 2008, tested

compatible antivirus, tested:

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Apr 22 2008, 07:02 PM

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Where you got it?

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Apr 22 2008, 07:05 PM

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so far now i am using same os
n my rig still single core...
but can play game w/o lagging ..
da os is 64bit n faster no high requpments. compare to vista...

dis my rig
amd64 3200 939 oc 2.6ghz
mobo abit fatal1ty an8
ram 1gb.. corsair tccd
psu mushkin 580ap
gc his 3870 iceq3 turbo

no lag n very smooth for who got low end requipments
also me lor

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Apr 22 2008, 07:20 PM

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Microsoft is currently providing a 60 days trial for download.
Get it here for those who would like to try it out.

kitsuna

Apr 22 2008, 07:39 PM

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just about to point it out on where to get them
thanks J.J

it is 60 days but can expand to 240 days max

on 2008, many semak (not smart, pun intended

) stuff like sidebar, windows media player, aero theme, etc. are not available by default
need to install or enable them
not to mention u can get server function too

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Apr 22 2008, 07:52 PM

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lol bro you miss a work lar is windows server 2008 not windows 2008 is more to server use

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yup, it is windows server 2008 in 1st place
i intended put windows 2008 because many the server function i disable, but enable vista function.

you can enable server function later on

currently this os becomes my main use for gaming n torrent

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Apr 22 2008, 08:16 PM

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hmm the difference with windows server ppl is mainly the 32bit limitation on ram is remove..
so u can run 4-8gb .. recognized..

thats the big difference..

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So, will it run faster than any other OS ?

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Apr 22 2008, 10:50 PM

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faster then vista currently
xp will be ever fastest, but lack dx10/10.1, x64 drivers etc.

x64 also helps work faster, but only apply for 64bit system
already tried games with dx10.1 gc, the graphics makes me goes droolin

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Apr 23 2008, 12:30 AM

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Server OSes are not designed for pure speed, generally. More for reliability. And you'll probably have different compatibility issues from Vista. Still, each to his own.

I wonder about the price though.

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Server OS such as Win Server 2003 and Win Server 2008 are intended for server computers such as web server, database server, etc. By default, it should be configured to prioritize background processes, which is how servers run!

It is better for end users to stay with a desktop OS such as XP, Vista, or the upcoming version codenamed Windows 7 (due in 2009/10)

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Apr 23 2008, 06:40 AM

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about compatibility, 2008 using the same driver as vista
and certain software like antivirus etc. you need to use server version, home/personal version cannot be install
and the price, you can find here

yes, by default it prioritize background processes
but you can change the priority to program

for normal users, you may not like to go through all the tweaking to get all the vista function back
but for os adventures who like to try around, you wont regret it

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Apr 23 2008, 08:29 AM

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Quote from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008...us/pricing.aspx

user posted image

im using Windows XP SP3, its waaaaaaaaay faster than vista but it lacks DX10

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Apr 23 2008, 05:29 PM

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i saw ur pic, is it mostly like vista? or any diff from vista.. im using ultimate & i fell my rig lack of 'power'

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Apr 23 2008, 06:23 PM

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the basic system/gui is almost the same, just need to get use
by default it will use classic theme

to convert from 2008 to vista, follow this guide : http://www.win2008workstation.com/wordpress/
all you need to follow guide 1-12, plus "Disable Data Execution Prevention" and "Missing gameux.dll"

can see full conversion here : http://www.win2008workstation.com/wordpres...08-workstation/

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Apr 23 2008, 07:36 PM

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QUOTE(freddy manson @ Apr 23 2008, 08:29 AM)

Quote from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008...us/pricing.aspx
im using Windows XP SP3, its waaaaaaaaay faster than vista but it lacks DX10

Hey mate, Windows XP SP3 released liao meh? If not where did u manage to download it? Can share your link?

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Apr 23 2008, 08:26 PM

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QUOTE(siren @ Apr 23 2008, 08:36 PM)

Hey mate, Windows XP SP3 released liao meh? If not where did u manage to download it? Can share your link?

It's release candidate 2 . final version will be release in 29/4.

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Apr 24 2008, 05:41 PM

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add some tested compatible softwares & games list

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Apr 24 2008, 06:14 PM

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btw, what make windows server 2008 faster than vista? izzit lack of the sidebar, aero etc stuff result to less resources usage?

and how u feel the differences ? coz i see its min requirement.. just similar to vista except graphics card
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008...quirements.aspx

mind to clarify?

p/s. im not vista user

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