[AccessD] VB.Net - seeing the messagebox

Wow, that is one way to do things.  I like segregation of software as often
does occur installing a newer version of something even MS can cause a
machine to belly-up, including 2003.  though it is incredibly stable.  My XP
boxes have been extreamly reliable, but I generally have them segregated, I
have one that is all dev work (vb.net) a second physical box for 2003 w/ Sql
2000 and 2005.  I have a 3rd vm that is my main workstation and I tug that
on my usb drive between work and home.

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Francisco

On 5/14/07, Jim Lawrence <accessd at shaw.ca> wrote:
>
> Hi Gustav:
>
> Why is having a server as a desktop not a good idea? These are the reasons
> I
> would recommend it:
>
> 1. It runs more stably. Rarely crashes and I do put it through its paces.
> XP
> on the other hand can freeze up easily when pushed too hard.
> 2. Has great built-in security. It can not even be seen on the LAN if that
> is your requirement.
> 3. Full admin terminal services built not just a single user. You can
> easily
> remote in from a clients site.
> 4. Easy communications with remote/local and different OS like
> Mac/Linux...
> try that with an XP box without a lot of fuss.
> 5. Runs multiple resource heavy apps without grinding to a halt or just
> crashing: like a couple of web servers, a couple of SQL servers 2000/2005,
> virtual server and throw in a resource hungry graphic program. Try running
> Oracle Enterprise 10g on an XP box.... yeh-right.
> 6. Runs multi-versions of development apps, like Access, VB, Visual
> Studio...
> 7. For all these heavy duty programs the system can actually take full
> advantage of the entire RAM that can be crammed in the box. XP will look
> at
> the memory but will not necessarily do anything with it.
>
> I do not recommend this much load but for you multi-tasking power
> users...my
> recommendation is if you have the opportunity is to run a nice Windows
> 2003
> standard server. It has a lot more complexity than the standard desktop
> and
> will not always play nice with other servers on the LAN but has all the
> tools to taming it.  ...After all many Linux distros have the capabilities
> of being full-blown, multi-user, multi-tasking servers with a pretty
> interface.
>
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 1:01 AM
> To: accessd at databaseadvisors.com
> Subject: Re: [AccessD] VB.Net - seeing the messagebox
>
> Hi John
>
> A server OS for desktop use? Not a good idea.
> Perhaps your programs miss priority? Look up My Computer, Properties,
> Advanced, Performance, Settings, Advanced.
>
> /gustav
>
> >>> jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com 14-05-2007 04:07 >>>
> >No he's using VISTA....Heheheheheh.
>
> Nope, Windows 2003 Standard Edition.  Essentially XP on steroids I think.
>
>
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