Server 2008 as a workstation OS

[dotnetwill]

Just snatching Server 2008 RTM off works MSDN, gonna try it as the main OS my rig. I;ve read a few guides online about how to get it running as a desktop with the vista look. Has anyone tried this? If so, how's it going?

 

[dotnetwill]

I work as a software developer and Hyper V looks outstanding. Plus it is coletely odulr and i have read claims that it is up to 10% quicker than Vista for doing the same task. Although they share the same kernel (Vista Sp1 i mean here)?!

 

[dotnetwill]

Well been runing for about a week with server 2008, it feels faster, much faster tbh. Having a few compatiblity issues such as not being able to install Live! messenger. Apart from that happy, although i am considering going back to Vista x64. (You can install HyperV on it!)

few helpful links for others
General speed compairson
How to guide
how to guide follow up