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Win Server 2003 as a development environment - level 200

When I installed Server 2003 on my development laptop, I had to jerry-rig some XP drivers in order to use all my devices, but I've been using this OS for all my development for almost a year now, and it has worked out very well. It has been just as stable at XP and very nimble, too. I use a Dell Lattitude D600 with P-M1.8Ghz and 1GB RAM. The only complaint I have is MS's lack of user support for Server 2003. For instance, I can't use Windows Movie Maker on this OS, but those are little issues.

As a development workstation, I've been very satisfied. With XP, you are limited to one top-level website. With server 2003, it can be many. This is great if you do ASP.NET. Also, it supports multiple remote desktop sessions. I've had a very good experience with it.

Published May 20 2005, 01:16 PM by Jeffrey Palermo

Comments

Jeffrey Palermo said:

I couldn't agree with you more, Jeffrey. The increase in productivity I've had over the years by working exclusively with Windows Server OS's is substantial. Yeah, we lose a few XP fun features, but if the computer is for work instead of play, then you can't beat Windows 2003 Server.

# May 20, 2005 9:28 AM

Jeffrey Palermo said:

I've just now switched back to XP. Though, day to day 2003 and XP "feel" the same, I like the end user friendliness that is missing from 2003.

I have not really found too many issues between the two OS's to really cause me troubles.

That and XP came with my new Dell... :P

# May 20, 2005 10:14 AM

Jeffrey Palermo said:

If someone can tell me how to enable dual monitor support on Win Server 2003 I would be even happier with it. My biggest win came when I found the Policy "Disable CD burning features". Shut off that policy and now CD burning works just like XP.

# May 24, 2005 3:59 AM

Jeffrey Palermo said:

I don't think I had to "enable" dual monitor support. When I got the correct video drivers installed (the XP drivers - but they worked), I was easily able to use 3 monitors.

# May 24, 2005 4:02 AM

About Jeffrey Palermo

Jeffrey Palermo is a software management consultant and the CTO of Headspring Systems in Austin, TX. Jeffrey specializes in Agile coaching and helps companies double the productivity of software teams. Jeffrey is an MCSD.Net , Microsoft MVP, Certified Scrummaster, Austin .Net User Group leader, AgileAustin board member, INETA speaker, INETA Membership Mentor, Christian, husband, father, motorcyclist, Eagle Scout, U.S. Army Veteran, and Texas A&M University graduate.