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Is it worth using Windows Server 2008R2 as a desktop OS?

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Mar 15, 20267363 views
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I use Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit on my main PC - a reasonably powerful machine. At the moment it is going through major instability and its time for a reformat. Being a student, I can use Windows Server 2008R2 for free under the Microsoft Dreamspark programme. I'm trying to figure out if I shoul…

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I would not recommend this for your primary computer. Many desktop applications will not function fully under a server OS (our own application which works heavily with audio/video will not). Similar applications like Skype or other video chat softwa…

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