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    Running Windows Server 2008 on a T61 - Would it work?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by artvanderbilt, Apr 14, 2008.

  1. artvanderbilt

    artvanderbilt Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was reading this article on Windows Server 2008 being faster and more stable than Vista SP1, and it got me thinking. Although I haven't received my T61 yet (UPS said later today), could Server 2008 theoretically work on the machine? Are drivers compatible?

    This Microsoft techie introduced the idea apparently.

    This is a purely theoretical exercise and if I ever have a free weekend in the near future I'll download the Server 2008 trial from Microsoft and try it. Granted, it probably does sound crazy though.
     
    artvanderbilt, Apr 14, 2008
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  2. swliu

    swliu Notebook Geek

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    of course it does work! I have installed server 2008 on my x61s.
     
    swliu, Apr 14, 2008
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    willard Notebook Consultant

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    Yes it will work, just load the Vista drivers, some may not work.


    But there are problems with running a windows server os.

    Some VPN software will not work
    Some regular software may not work ( i know there use to be a problem with the fingerprint software).
    possibility of some driver not being available
    Little to zero support installing this on a notebook.
    Cost of the OS is a lot more. Example Vista X64 Ultimate is around 179 for the OEM. Server standard is around 699 for the OEM.
    Is the cost worth the change. i would say no.
     
    willard, Apr 14, 2008
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