Windows Server 2003 - Home Server

Roger Stenson

Hi all
Given that this version of the 2003 server is getting reasonably visible on
the Microsoft site, I was disappointed to read that it was seen purely as a
server.

I hoped it would run Windows Media Center, I would really like a one machine
solution to deal with all my business whilst away. It would be nice to ask
this program to do all my TV recording without leaving a Desktop running.
Also it seems a server rather than client role to service XBOX machines.
..
I would be grateful to hear if it would run XP Media Server, or perhaps as a
compromise,, would run side by side under Virtual Machine with a Vista Home
Premium system that could do this work

Roger Stenson

Ryan Hanisco

If you are looking for the best blend of the two, look to Vista Ultimate...

I will tell you that it is not usually a good idea to ever blend business
and pleasure, even in computers -- for both the stability and the tax
purposes.
--
Ryan Hanisco
MCSE, MCTS: SQL 2005, Project+
Chicago, IL

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"Roger Stenson" wrote:

> Hi all
> Given that this version of the 2003 server is getting reasonably visible on
> the Microsoft site, I was disappointed to read that it was seen purely as a
> server.
>
> I hoped it would run Windows Media Center, I would really like a one machine
> solution to deal with all my business whilst away. It would be nice to ask
> this program to do all my TV recording without leaving a Desktop running.
> Also it seems a server rather than client role to service XBOX machines.
> ..
> I would be grateful to hear if it would run XP Media Server, or perhaps as a
> compromise,, would run side by side under Virtual Machine with a Vista Home
> Premium system that could do this work
>
> Roger Stenson
>
>

Ryan Hanisco

If you are looking for the best blend of the two, look to Vista Ultimate...

I will tell you that it is not usually a good idea to ever blend business
and pleasure, even in computers -- for both the stability and the tax
purposes.
--
Ryan Hanisco
MCSE, MCTS: SQL 2005, Project+
Chicago, IL

Remember: Marking helpful answers helps everyone find the info they need
quickly.


"Roger Stenson" wrote:

> Hi all
> Given that this version of the 2003 server is getting reasonably visible on
> the Microsoft site, I was disappointed to read that it was seen purely as a
> server.
>
> I hoped it would run Windows Media Center, I would really like a one machine
> solution to deal with all my business whilst away. It would be nice to ask
> this program to do all my TV recording without leaving a Desktop running.
> Also it seems a server rather than client role to service XBOX machines.
> ..
> I would be grateful to hear if it would run XP Media Server, or perhaps as a
> compromise,, would run side by side under Virtual Machine with a Vista Home
> Premium system that could do this work
>
> Roger Stenson
>
>