Virtual Server 2005

sparkymark75 · 3 Apr 2006 at 19:27

For anyone interested, Microsoft are now allowing you to download the full Enterprise Edition for free (or order on CD for P&P cost).

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/virtualserver/software/default.mspx

AndyC · 3 Apr 2006 at 19:46

Blimely that's good

I thought they charged a small forture for it.

SourChipmunk · 3 Apr 2006 at 19:52

AndyC said:
Blimely that's good I thought they charged a small forture for it.

They have to be able to compete with VMWare somehow.

AndyC · 3 Apr 2006 at 19:54

lol , good point

Otacon · 3 Apr 2006 at 20:29

Never saw that coming. Damn, I thought my virtualisation musings were over :S

zetec452 · 4 Apr 2006 at 22:31

Downloading now. Probably won't be as good as VMWARE but certainly worth a try.

afraser2k · 4 Apr 2006 at 22:35

Not that surprised it's happened what with VMWare GSX Server going free. Will be giving this a go at work tomorrow.

marc2003 · 4 Apr 2006 at 22:41

ok i've never used virtual pc. can anyone tell me why they would rather use it over vmware..... :confused:

afraser2k · 4 Apr 2006 at 22:53

There's still too many management-types that will use Microsoft products because of the name, after all how many IT admins are fired for recommending Microsoft* ?

* Not including open-source projects/establishments.

Sp00n · 4 Apr 2006 at 23:14

i used this at a recent microsoft course, found it to be utter tosh.

a story:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/04/03/ms_virtual_free/