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08-03-2005, 05:18 PM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: sdale
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Using Windows Server 2003 for CarPC
Was wondering if anyone's ever thought of this or acually done it. Afterall, it runs great on slower systems, is more stable than xp due to a newer kernal, and there are complete guides to make Server2003 run just like an XP workstation such as this one:
http://www.msfn.org/win2k3/
Last edited by bLindmOnkey; 08-03-2005 at 05:21 PM.
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08-05-2005, 12:40 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Pearland
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it loads more stuff during bootup though... therefore you have longer boot times.. which is something we are trying to eliminate...
however.. if you do use hibernate/standby it can be a viable option... although in my experience.. its not XP that causes a pc to crash.. its more often than not the software you run on it...
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08-05-2005, 12:46 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Mississippi
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Interesting... but my first reaction was WHY?
We run 14 2k3 servers here all are pretty stable untill either a patch for M$ is applied or we do something to hork it up. I know a ton of services can load on 2k3, and it looks like it can be scaled down it that article.
Is xp home/pro THAT unstable to have to install server 2k3?
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08-05-2005, 01:40 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Vancouver, BC
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I use 2003, it's fast on bootup. The main reason is I don't want to use a keyboard and if XP chokes in restoring the hibernation file, you get prompted to continue booting or delete the hibernation file. 2003 doesn't do that, if it chokes, it'll just try restoring the file be default, no need for a keyboard.
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08-05-2005, 10:25 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: South Carolina
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Windows 2003 is a very sleek and sexy operating system! I used to run it as a desktop OS after following a guide like the one mentioned to make it more like a workstation OS.
I'd still be running it today, if it weren't for games like Doom3 that *REQUIRE* windows XP, and won't run otherwise (unless you get a patch..)
I wonder if we could get a project like nlite started for Win2k3 ... but probably not likely, since Windows Vista is right around the corner..
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08-06-2005, 03:06 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 23
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nlite already works for win2k3
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08-06-2005, 08:21 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: May 2005
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Quote: Originally Posted by mattress
Windows 2003 is a very sleek and sexy operating system! I used to run it as a desktop OS after following a guide like the one mentioned to make it more like a workstation OS.
I'd still be running it today, if it weren't for games like Doom3 that *REQUIRE* windows XP, and won't run otherwise (unless you get a patch..)
I wonder if we could get a project like nlite started for Win2k3 ... but probably not likely, since Windows Vista is right around the corner..
Actually you can grab Application Toolkit @ MS for free and then emulate XP when installing....it's a matter of minutes and you will be able to install pretty much anything on a 2003 box 
The stayaway's are AV's ofcourse...but apart from that...no prob.
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08-09-2005, 02:05 PM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: sdale
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Quote: Originally Posted by mattress
Windows 2003 is a very sleek and sexy operating system! I used to run it as a desktop OS after following a guide like the one mentioned to make it more like a workstation OS.
I'd still be running it today, if it weren't for games like Doom3 that *REQUIRE* windows XP, and won't run otherwise (unless you get a patch..)
I wonder if we could get a project like nlite started for Win2k3 ... but probably not likely, since Windows Vista is right around the corner..
if by around the corner you mean a year or two, then yeah maybe vista is around the corner, but vista still runs like crap on today's systems (which by the time vista comes out will be)
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08-13-2005, 03:05 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: May 2004
Location: San Diego / Los Angeles
Posts: 678
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I have a dual boot on the car system
Win 2003 Server
Win XP Pro w/ Mac U/I ( default 3 sec delay )
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09-17-2005, 06:38 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 6
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other Apps needed
hi all
if i use Media Portal as shell, i just dont know how to get the other prgrams running....
im using the following as a frontend:
C:\Program Files\Team MediaPortal\MediaPortal\MediaPortal.exe
But i need following Startup entries to start
C:\Program Files\SOUNDGRAPH\iMON\iMON.exe /startup (<-dont know if i need the startup command)
C:\Program Files\Motherboard Monitor 5\MBM5.exe
C:\Program Files\SlySoft\AnyDVD\AnyDVD.exe
help would be greatly apreciated...
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09-17-2005, 10:02 AM
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Neither darque nor pervert
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Elsewhere
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Quote: Originally Posted by xxxomxxx
hi all
if i use Media Portal as shell, i just dont know how to get the other prgrams running....
im using the following as a frontend:
C:\Program Files\Team MediaPortal\MediaPortal\MediaPortal.exe
But i need following Startup entries to start
C:\Program Files\SOUNDGRAPH\iMON\iMON.exe /startup (<-dont know if i need the startup command)
C:\Program Files\Motherboard Monitor 5\MBM5.exe
C:\Program Files\SlySoft\AnyDVD\AnyDVD.exe
help would be greatly apreciated...
First, this has nothing to do with this thread.
Second, this has been brought up already. Go check out the FAQ Emporium. I believe the answer you seek is there.
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09-17-2005, 11:28 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NYC
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Quote: Originally Posted by LittleDragon
I use 2003, it's fast on bootup. The main reason is I don't want to use a keyboard and if XP chokes in restoring the hibernation file, you get prompted to continue booting or delete the hibernation file. 2003 doesn't do that, if it chokes, it'll just try restoring the file be default, no need for a keyboard.
interesting, but wouldnt you still have to hit f8 to bring up the prompt thats gives you the option to continue booting or delete the hib. file
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09-17-2005, 02:25 PM
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The Vauxhall Vectra Project
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Morecambe, Lancs, UK ( Just For The Moment )
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Quote: Originally Posted by LittleDragon
I use 2003, it's fast on bootup. The main reason is I don't want to use a keyboard and if XP chokes in restoring the hibernation file, you get prompted to continue booting or delete the hibernation file. 2003 doesn't do that, if it chokes, it'll just try restoring the file be default, no need for a keyboard.
ou do have a point but it is a little overkill as you have the reset button if all else fails.
Terran
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09-25-2005, 02:14 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: May 2005
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Quote: Originally Posted by ccsnet
ou do have a point but it is a little overkill as you have the reset button if all else fails.
Terran
What he is talking about is the situation when the XP recover from hibernation mode fails. After this, XP will not boot until you plug in a keyboard and choose either "delete hibernation file and boot normally" or "try again". Win2k3 deletes this file by default and boots normally if hibernation fails(i think).
I really hate this in XP, becuase it is the only thing I ever need a keyboard for during "normal" operation of my CarPC.
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