Making the Switch To Windows "Workstation" 2008

snydeq writes "Disenchanted with Vista? Why not convert Windows Server 2008 into the lean, efficient, reliable 'power user' OS that Windows should be? InfoWorld's Randall Kennedy, who has been using a converted 'Workstation' 2008 as his primary OS since hitting a wall using Vista as a Visual Studio development platform four months ago, says the guerrilla OS has turned his Dell notebook into a well-oiled machine that never gets sluggish and rarely needs to reboot. Those interested in making the switch should check out win2008workstation.com, a clearinghouse for 'Workstation' 2008 tips and techniques. Kennedy also offers a link to a Windows 2008 Workstation Converter utility for those looking to quickly convert a fresh Server 2008 install without hacking the registry or manually installing/enabling lots of services and features."

Comments

Re:Vista... Microsoft's "New Coke"

[Baricom]

IMO, Vista is Microsoft's version of New Coke...Although the same could have been said about Windows ME.

Perhaps Windows ME was New Coke and Vista is just Pepsi.

Maybe Windows is like Star Trek movies... only every other release is good.

Would it be more accurate to say, "every other release is less bad?"

Arch Deluxe

Now you've crossed the line. The Arch Deluxe was the best McDonald's sandwich ever. It made Big Macs look like they came out of a vending machine.

Re:Vista... Microsoft's "New Coke"

[maglor_83]

The Arch Deluxe was the best McDonald's sandwich ever.

Is that meant to sound impressive?

Re:How to download freely in Server 2008

[Anonymous Coward]

1. Visit www.getfirefox.com

2. Download FF3

3. Install FF3

4. Click a dozen or so security warnings in the process.

5. Never look back.

6. Profit!

Re:Vista... Microsoft's "New Coke"

[MrCreosote]

"The Arch Deluxe was the best McDonald's sandwich ever" - baricom

"You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen, and that's not saying much for you" - groucho marx

Re:I've done this. I switched back to Vista.

[Anonymous Coward]

So what you are saying is that the natural Windows updrade path is Vista -> Windows 2008 Server -> XP?

Re:Vista... Microsoft's "New Coke"

[ScreamingCactus]

It made Big Macs look like they came out of a vending machine.

They don't?!?

Re:Vista... Microsoft's "New Coke"

[bandersnatch]

Windows2000 Professional saved the world from Windows ME.

There, fixed that for you.

Something will save us from Vista.

Like Ubuntu, Kubuntu, or Xubuntu.

Cthulhu?

Re:Vista... Microsoft's "New Coke"

[kiddygrinder]

I think you mean Debian Ubuntu, Xandros Ubuntu, Mandriva Ubuntu etc...

Re:Vista... Microsoft's "New Coke"

[Dersaidin]

Cthulhuntu*

Re:Vista... Microsoft's "New Coke"

[BrainInAJar]

Cthulubuntu , linux for planet eating beings

Re:Plust best of all

[syousef]

You can double the cost of your $700 PC.

Downloads on the pirate bay cost $700? *smirk*

Re:Vista... Microsoft's "New Coke"

[k_187]

using the grilled chicken instead of meat

That says something about the chicken at McDonalds I think.

Re:Vista... Microsoft's "New Coke"

[Zashi]

Unless you're using windows server 2008 as a workstation. But who the hell would do that, right?

right?

Re:Vista... Microsoft's "New Coke"

[redxxx]

Bah, it's terrible. The non-euclidean window manager gives me the worst headaches.

Re:Vista... Microsoft's "New Coke"

[LuNa7ic]

Cthulhuntu*

Don't you mean GNU/Cthulhuntu?