I have my fair share of old hardware in use, so please don't think I'm
coming down on you. What I was getting at is that as hardware and
software ages, your resources (driver downloads, updates, etc.) and
general pool of knowledge available to help answer questions shrinks.
I had to install Win2k for some MS SQL server testing at work the other
day. That was the first time in over 5 years that I had logged into a
Win2k box. Troubleshooting it would be difficult for me given my rusty
skills in that area.
$700 is steep for Win2k3. You could get an Action Pack, which would get
you Win2k3 (or Win2k8 now) as well as pretty much every other piece of
software that Microsoft makes for much, much cheaper. The catch, it has
to be for home/demonstration use, which would be perfect for what you're
doing.
http://www.petri.co.il/ms_action_pack_subscription.htm
DHSinclair wrote:
Ben,
Thank you. This grumbly fact is generating a huge amount of angst at
this address.
I do get it. Really. I really do.
Current problem is that ATM I can not afford W2K-Server 2006. $685.00 is
not in the budget.
ATM I have to recover the server I own w/the OS it thinks it may still
be happy with and still try to run. Still learning. OK, I am an OS
"fan-boy."
OH CRAP! I forgot your point about "trailing edge hardware." Yes, I even
fully see this also.
As soon as I find just who is my banker, I will try and fix this small
faux pau also.
Please give me several months................... :)
IT IS SO HARD TO GIVE UP ON STUFF THAT STILL WORKS!
I do get it. Really; now, I do!
(i could hate technology; but i will not......I grew up in it.....)
Duncan
