Linked by David Adams on Tue 16th Sep 2008 17:11 UTC, submitted by Flatland_Spider
Windows Builder Au looked closely at Windows Server 2008 and then listed the 10 things about the OS that left an impression on them. They looked at 64-bit compatibility, NT domain migration, and the licensing terms, just to name a few.
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Hmmm... ashtrays...
by burningpantsman on Tue 16th Sep 2008 17:26 UTC
burningpantsman
Member since:
2008-09-16

#7: The ashtrays are now optional

In prior versions of Windows Server, a lot of applications came installed by default. No one ever uninstalled them because they did not cause any harm, even if you didn't use them or installed an alternative. Now, even the "throwaway" applications, like Windows Backup, are not installed by default. After installation, you need to add "features" to get the full Windows Server suite of applications. This can be frustrating if you are in a hurry, but the reduced clutter and resource overhead are worth it


Part of the frustration with earlier versions of server were that there were way too many things installed by default... but now the complaint is that Server 2008 is missing too many features during the installation? I like the stripped down version much better.

RE: Hmmm... ashtrays...
by casuto on Tue 16th Sep 2008 18:08 in reply to "Hmmm... ashtrays..."
casuto Member since:
2007-02-27

people will always complain: if you give X, they want Y and if you give Y they want X.

Edited 2008-09-16 18:11 UTC

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RE: Hmmm... ashtrays...
by protoz on Tue 16th Sep 2008 19:58 in reply to "Hmmm... ashtrays..."
protoz Member since:
2008-04-28

I would much rather build up than peel off unneeded programs that could break others. This is very welcome in my book.

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