[Chipp]

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Originally Posted by jrs I was just wondering what you guys do for anti-virus w/server 2003. I have been running it for over a year. I used to have avg free, but now avg will not install because it doesn't like the fact that I have server 2003......same story with avast. I tried running both of them in compatibility mode for xp also...... ~jrs

To be perfectly honest, I don't use any anti virus. If you are a safe internet user and know what you are doing (all the common-sensey stuff), I've found it's pretty hard to just pick up a virus randomly. I just don't like the extra background services and wasted memory for a program that I've shown myself I don't need.

***Braces for arguments why I'm wrong and will soon be infected...***

 

[Bal3Wolf]

when i ran 2003 as my os i had my av installed you can use orca and mod most install.msi to allow it to be installed on 2003.

 

[The Pook]

Steam doesn't work with Windows 2003, or I'd be on it now. I love that OS. Shame steam doesn't work though.

 

[Crazy9000]

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Originally Posted by The Pook Steam doesn't work with Windows 2003, or I'd be on it now. I love that OS. Shame steam doesn't work though.

What are you talking about? Steam works fine, I've used it on both 32 and 64 bit versions without a single problem.

I use nod32 Anti-Virus also, works great I guess, but I don't really get viruses anyways lol.

 

[jrs]

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Originally Posted by The Pook Steam doesn't work with Windows 2003, or I'd be on it now. I love that OS. Shame steam doesn't work though.

check out post 32 that should make it work

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Steam works fine for me.....though I can't remember if I had to disable DEP to get it to work(have it turned off anyway for FEAR and other progs).

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Originally Posted by Chipp To be perfectly honest, I don't use any anti virus. If you are a safe internet user and know what you are doing (all the common-sensey stuff), I've found it's pretty hard to just pick up a virus randomly. I just don't like the extra background services and wasted memory for a program that I've shown myself I don't need. ***Braces for arguments why I'm wrong and will soon be infected...***

Although, I have never had any problems, I just feel like an occasional virus scan would be a good thing

and I use Firefox so there shouldn't be any major problems considering my normal surfing habits....and no bittorent ect

 

[reberto]

BTW: Server 2003 runs Diablo 2 just fine on my box.

 

[Chosen]

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Originally Posted by reberto BTW: Server 2003 runs Diablo 2 just fine on my box.

Odd, do you have sp1 installed?

 

[Chosen]

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Originally Posted by Chosen Yay for nearly 2000 views!

Over 4000 views now! Grr, i'll update the crap out of this thread once I get my rig going again!

 

[reberto]

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Originally Posted by Chosen Odd, do you have sp1 installed?

SP2

I switched to Vista for a while, but Server 2003 just felt like a much better OS to me. When Server 2008 comes out, I'ma going to switch. The Server versions of Windows have always seemed more stable to me.

 

[PROBN4LYFE]

They are...from a beta tester...yes it's alright...
Try teh Beta "Centro"...it's non-Microsoft-like crash-wise

 

[reberto]

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Originally Posted by PROBN4LYFE They are...from a beta tester...yes it's alright...

Server 2008? I tried it on my friends box at a LNA last weekend, it wouldn't let me delete a folder, said I wasn't admin. :***: Methinks just because its Vista based it did that.

 

[Chosen]

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Originally Posted by reberto SP2 I switched to Vista for a while, but Server 2003 just felt like a much better OS to me. When Server 2008 comes out, I'ma going to switch. The Server versions of Windows have always seemed more stable to me.

That's what i'm waiting on. I wanted to try out the longhorn server beta

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Originally Posted by PROBN4LYFE They are...from a beta tester...yes it's alright... Try teh Beta "Centro"...it's non-Microsoft-like crash-wise

Use.... enough.... PERIODS..... PRoBn?!

 

[PROBN4LYFE]

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Originally Posted by Chosen That's what i'm waiting on. I wanted to try out the longhorn server beta Use.... enough.... PERIODS..... PRoBn?!

Period...know what you're doing...

It'a an OS based on multiple systems...not just 3...not stand-a-lone...
Stop trying to play games and isht and it will work like a server is supposed to.

 

[reberto]

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Originally Posted by Chosen That's what i'm waiting on. I wanted to try out the longhorn server beta

I have an unused LEGIT key if you want it. Yes, its actually legit. If you have a copy of the beta (gotten legally

) I'll give you my key

 

[Chosen]

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Originally Posted by PROBN4LYFE Period...know what you're doing... It'a an OS based on multiple systems...not just 3...not stand-a-lone... Stop trying to play games and isht and it will work like a server is supposed to.

Uh... I felt like I was drunk reading your post. Who/what are you referring to? Server 2003 or server 2008...

 

[reberto]

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Originally Posted by Chosen Uh... I felt like I was drunk reading your post. Who/what are you referring to? Server 2003 or server 2008...

I think he's trying to say that both Server 2003 & 2008 shouldn't be used for gaming. But why not?!?

 

[PROBN4LYFE]

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Originally Posted by Chosen Uh... I felt like I was drunk reading your post. Who/what are you referring to? Server 2003 or server 2008...

You're aight...don't get it twisted...or yourself..LMAO

 

[Chosen]

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Originally Posted by PROBN4LYFE You're aight...don't get it twisted...or yourself..LMAO

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DONT GET WHAT TWISTED! AHHH MY HEADDDD

 

[reberto]

I'm sorry Server 2003, I must leave you for another OS. You and Crossfire just don't get along very well. I'm sorry but I've got to move on! Server 2008 just understands me better! I'll miss you

 

[Sreenath]

I am considering using this OS. I have a copy I got from my computer administrator (and favorite teacher) at my HS (he works there over the summer maintaining the server and thats the OS he uses). Before I install it, (and i will probably just test this but i want to ask first)

does anyone know if xp drivers for my TV tuner card will work with 2k3? also does WinFast PVR, which works with my TV/FM tuner work with 2K3? again i doubt anyone knows but I am just asking. If there is a hardware compatibility list that would be nice. But if ANYTHING that works on XP works on 2K3, let me know then i will be assured.

Also i heard video drivers for nvidia cards (forceware) works just fine with 2k3; how about audio drivers? i have xp drivers with me; they will work?

lastly, wireless networking drivers; on Linux (ndiswrapper in Ubuntu, and tons of xxx.conf mods in Slack (dont even remember filename LOL)) these take a hell of a long time to configure to get it working; is 2k3 friendly with xp drivers for WLAN?