[thelist] Winstability - best version for webdev

[Czechowski, Aaron]

	I'm assuming you're talking about web serving....  It comes with
IIS5 free (though not as free as Apache, IMO) which I like a lot.  I haven't
played with it much, though it seems very similar to IIS4.  I also haven't
read much about IIS5, so I can't help you with info there.
	But I will say, if you're planning on loading IIS5 on Win2kPro - you
need lots o' memory - above and beyond what you would have just for the OS.
Most people underestimate the necessity of memory - YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO
MUCH!!  Especially if you're running a webserver.  If you're just using it
for development, you can probably use the system as a workstation as well,
but if you plan on using it as a production server, load as little else
software on the system - treat it as a server and keep it clean from things
that aren't needed.  and don't use it as a workstation!!  It should work
okay for a small production server, but if you want to host a major site (or
siteS), you better go with Win2k Adv Server.

Aaron  :)

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cherian joseph [mailto:cherianj at KANBAY.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2000 8:41 AM
> To: 'thelist at lists.evolt.org'
> Subject: RE: [thelist] Winstability - best version for webdev
> 
> 
> What about Win2k professional for your server rather than 
> just a desktop OS.
> 
> 
> Regards
> Cherian
> 
> > ----------
> > Basically, in a nutshell, I highly recommend Windows 2000 
> Professional as
> > a
> > business desktop OS.
> > 
> > Aaron :)
> > 
> > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Oliver Lineham [mailto:oliver at lineham.co.nz]
> > > 
> > > hi all,
> > > 
> > > i'm trying to decide what windows version to reinstall for 
> > > this machine 
> > > (used primarily for web development) - windows 2000 or nt4.  
> > > i have the 
> > > system resources for either.
> > > 
> > > my main priority is stability, with interface a close second.
> > > 
> > > my experience has been roughly (not necessarily on this box):
> > >   win 95:  4-5 or more crashes per day
> > >   win 98:  1-2 crashes per day
> > >   win NT:  stable for many days
> > >   2000:  i've not used it.
> > > 
> > 
> 
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