[Strikeman]

Is it true that IIS is not in the Final Build of Win2k Professional. I know it was in RC1. IF its not will there be an option pack for it?
My predicament is that I got NT Server free when I Puchased VisualStudio Enterprise, It came with BackOffice 4.0. I would love to use Win2k Server, but Im not going to pay 500$.
Any ideas for me?

Strikeman

[YuppieScum]

I don't know where you got this idea, but IIS is shipped with W2K Pro.

It is not, however, installed by default. Go to Add/Remove programs in Control Panel, and click the third icon down on the left hand side...



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[Strikeman]

Thanks YuppieScum,

Someone who has Win2k pro told me that, I guess he didnt know either. Thanks for the reply, I sure am glad I wont have to either A. Get a MSDN Professional subscription or B. Buy Win2k Server.
One more question, If I purchase the upgrade version from win nt, is it still the full version on the cd, with just the addition of version checking?

Thanks again

Strikeman

[YuppieScum]

One thing to remember : the Workstation version of NT (including W2K Pro) are restricted to 10 concurrent incoming connections - Server and above are not.

The only difference between MS upgrade products and the full version is the additional checking code in the first part of the Setup - they are otherwise binary identical.

FWIW, MSDN Pro is worth it's weight in gold - I can't recommend it too highly if you are in any way serious about s/w development in Windows.

[Strikeman]

Thanks again for the replies,

So here is my situation, should I buy win2k for 150$ or buy MSDN Pro with my academic price of 300$, with MSDN Pro I am assuming I get all the flavors of W2K plus all the other MSDN goodies. Im leaning towards getting MSDN Pro, Since I am graduating this May, I might as well use any academic prices I can get, while I can right

Strikeman

[YuppieScum]

Buy MSDN. No "ifs" "ands" or "buts"

Do it. Do it today. Do it now. Stop reading and sign up. NOW!

[ByronT]

Just an addendum to Yuppie's post:

If you think MSDN Pro is good, MSDN Universal is AWESOME. With Universal, you get every product that Microsoft produces - with the exception of games. EVERYTHING. I had it a few years ago and was able to purchase the MSDN Universal for $600. I still use most of the products that I received during that year. I'm just waiting a little bit longer before I go ahead and get the MSDN Universal this year.

Regards...

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byron@toddcomp.com
Todd Computer Solutions

[chopper2000]

well i am student right now at a certified microsoft school and i was just wandering if some body could post a link where i could read some more about the msdn package both pro and universal and how do you get the academic price. and with this do i become a true beta tester or is there more i have to do.

[YuppieScum]

http://msdn.microsoft.com

*SLAP*

[Strikeman]

I guess im a little paranoid after I forked over my $200+, but the Windows versions included with MSDN are full versions, and not time fused right?

Strikeman

[YuppieScum]

The "full version" of MSDN OSs are not time-bombed. The betas that you get will be...

[Strikeman]

Thanks again YuppiScum, I mean in terms of price how can I go wrong for $200, I get all the OSes that combind would equal well over $1000.
I am gueesing I will get the January release then the Febuary after that, but I've never done this before so I dunno. I know Win2k versions are in the Febuary and all the rest are in the January. Oh well, should be here by next week Ill let you guys know how it goes

Strikeman