lonewolf

I hadn't thought to use it this way either until I came across the MSFN article. I thought it sounded intriguing and perhaps it would be a way for me to get to use newer software for the heck of it. Besides, while I have no need for a server, I have learned more about the inner workings of an operating system and how to make some tweaks, changes or improvements in an unconventional way. Any knowledge I can gain I see as a good thing. If you check out my message above I didn't have to pay for this software! I got it through a legitamite giveaway at my local users group! While I don't necessarily have the best computer, or the latest software, I have wanted to upgrade my pc. this seems like it might be a way to gain some of the new functionality of the newer generation OS without having to spend anything! Jared R. Finkenbinder lonewolf@ultra2k.com

Thanks, ya-all, I have windows 2k0 right now. Got this 2k3 through a giveaway at my local users group. Thought it might be a way to "get XP" without having to spring for an upgrade as I don't have any income right now... I do have a fair amount of computer experience tho and I am ok with tinkering under the hood as it were, but there is always alot to learn. For example at the afforementioned users group meetings, I am really in over my head. It is an IT/Administrator group. But I do understand more of what is discussed now than a year ago! Thanks again for your answers! Jared R. Finkenbinder lonewolf@ultra2k.com

Have been reading about the Windows 2003 Server conversions to a Workstation OS. I have a few questions before I do this. Forgive me if this is covered elsewhere as I couldn't find the answers on this site or anywhere else... This is not meant to offend /accuse anyone of wrong doing either. I just want to cover my bases before I dive in. I have a full boxed and shrinkwrapped Windows 2003 Enterprise Server 25 cal sitting here staring me in the face waiting for me to do something with it. 1. Is this conversion really legal? Are the conversions violating the "anti" reverse engineering clauses I assume are in the EULA? 2. What about the tweak software to switch the id to make it appear as a workstation and not a server to be able to install certian 3rd party application software. (I can't recall the name ~ *NTsomething*) Again same question as #1 above. Same goes for the installation of the windows XP parts, Games, Themes, System Restore, etc. 3. Assuming all this is O.K. to do, do you activate the product like usual? I suppose that you need to get an authorization/activation code. Is this to be done before or after the conversion process? 4. What about service packs and hotfixes? Will they still be applicable? After the conversion will Windows Update still work? Will it alert MS to something that wasn't intended to be done with their software? 5. Has anyone run things like AutoCad or other application software on this converted OS? What were your experiences? Anything else I should know? Thank you. I know this was alot, but I thought it would be easier to ask all in one place. Jared R. Finkenbinder lonewolf@ultra2k.com