[ValeRo]

It seems Microsoft may have a successor (or replacement) for Vista after all and it’s already been released. Windows Server 2008 isn’t easy to configure as a desktop operating system but when done correctly can be 20% faster than Vista while retaining most of the same features.

Windows Workstation 2008 is not a product sold by Microsoft and must be configured from a copy of Windows Server 2008. It seems this version of Windows lacks the “bloat” that is part of Vista. However, I am not sure what the author is referring to (but is likely talking about unnecessary services). Of course this version of Windows was designed with developers in mind who covet speed above all else. Workstation 2008 includes IIS and Hyper-V for creating virtual machines.

A Microsoft employee and third party website have created tutorials on how to use Windows Server 2008 as a desktop operating system. This is what I’ve been referring to as Windows Workstation 2008. Keep in mind that this will have the same driver problems as Vista does, meaning, if a Vista driver doesn’t exist for a piece of hardware you still won’t be able to use it with Server or Workstation 2008.

Source: Blorge

[The Silent Warrior]

For the convenience of other readers, here is the link which explains that how much faster Windows Server 2008 is than Vista.
http://exo-blog.blog...done-right.html

[Rich246]

Well, If Vista SP1 and Win Server 08 use the same kernel then how can one be better than the other?... and if they are different can Vista be tweaked to make it act like Win Server 2008?

[yanike]

I was saying this when it was in beta.

It's awesome!

My original post -> http://www.winmatrix...showtopic=14133

This post has been edited by yanike: 12 March 2008 - 07:50 PM

[cillin]

Can i upgrade to it with vista business (i mean not a clean install)?
Would i have the same performance boost?

[pakistanipower]

^ dude this is about server 2008, not vista business

[Munkypoo7]

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Windows Workstation 2008 is not a product sold by Microsoft and must be configured from a copy of Windows Server 2008. It seems this version of Windows lacks the “bloat” that is part of Vista. However, I am not sure what the author is referring to (but is likely talking about unnecessary services).

why is everyone getting so hyped? i never understand people, they just read the title and go "omg faster" when no, all you need to do is use vlite and strip vista of its bloatware, and taadaa its the same as this "workstation" i mean who knew reading was soooo hard?

[cillin]

pakistanipower, on Mar 12 2008, 08:38 PM, said:

^ dude this is about server 2008, not vista business

Dude... my only question is: if u got vista bussiness installed, is it possible to do an upgrade instead of a clean install of windows server 2008?

l2read b4 u say sumthin!

[orcus]

Is a server version if you cry for $299 or more for vista I am sure you are not ready to pay $3000 or more for the server version...

The server does not have aero so it is faster I am running a couple of servers on my network already and it is way faster than Windows server 2003..I usually do not like to compare desktop software with server software

[kaironxp]

Windows 2008!! for some guy like Windows 2003

but, i dont understand, Server 2008 has more Service than Vista, ??? and it's much faster

May be Seven could be a good alternative to Windows XP SP2

[Rich246]

kaironxp, on Mar 12 2008, 07:57 PM, said:

Windows 2008!! for some guy like Windows 2003

but, i dont understand, Server 2008 has more Service than Vista, ??? and it's much faster

May be Seven could be a good alternative to Windows XP SP2

Kairon, why do bother clicking on the windows vista section, you are only going to bitch and be a xp fanboy

[Munkypoo7]

Rich246, on Mar 12 2008, 07:15 PM, said:

kaironxp, on Mar 12 2008, 07:57 PM, said:

Windows 2008!! for some guy like Windows 2003

but, i dont understand, Server 2008 has more Service than Vista, ??? and it's much faster

May be Seven could be a good alternative to Windows XP SP2

Kairon, why do bother clicking on the windows vista section, you are only going to bitch and be a xp fanboy

THANK YOU!!!! About time someone told this fanboy!

maybe kairon can read this?

[kaironxp]

Rich246, on Mar 13 2008, 12:15 AM, said:

kaironxp, on Mar 12 2008, 07:57 PM, said:

Windows 2008!! for some guy like Windows 2003

but, i dont understand, Server 2008 has more Service than Vista, ??? and it's much faster

May be Seven could be a good alternative to Windows XP SP2

Kairon, why do bother clicking on the windows vista section, you are only going to bitch and be a xp fanboy

Not this time guys

I dont understand, Windows Server 2008 has more service than vista, yes or not?? then how could be it muche faster,

(sorry my english isnt very good )

This post has been edited by kaironxp: 13 March 2008 - 12:42 AM

[Rich246]

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Not this time guys

I dont understand, Windows Server 2008 has more service than vista, yes or not?? then how could be it muche faster,

(sorry my english isnt very good )

This post has been edited by Rich246: 13 March 2008 - 12:45 AM

[adrynalyne]

Rich246, on Mar 13 2008, 12:44 AM, said:

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Not this time guys

I dont understand, Windows Server 2008 has more service than vista, yes or not?? then how could be it muche faster,

(sorry my english isnt very good )

The amount of services running does not equate to the speed of an OS.