Microsoft Server 2003 RC CD $3.95

[hallen]

Whether you're new to the Customer Preview Program (CPP) or have already joined, you can sign up now to receive trial software for Windows Server 2003 Release Candidate 2 (RC2)?via CD or download.

License for 10 computers with activation . Time locked 360 days.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows.netserver/preview/default.mspx

[stereo555]

Nice find , thanks ;) :D

[Jon]

I have a few of their high-profile server OSes on these 1 year trials. They're perfect for those of us who know we'll format and reinstall within that time and are fully functional.

Good deal. I got most of mine with MCSE training kits.

[Pinky]

Thanks Harvey, know tons of people who can use that.

[cursor]

Your request to download Windows Server 2003 Release Candidate 2 is being processed. Requests will be processed in the order that they were received.

You will receive an e-mail notification which covers full download instructions and information on newsgroup support within 3 business weeks.

If you have not received a notification within 4 business weeks, or for other order processing questions, please send e-mail to cppdlsup@microsoft.com.

Jeeeezus! Download instructions take 3 weeks to deliver? What's up with THAT? :rolleyes:

[imaman]

A very nice find indeed.Thanks.

By the way. When is server 2003 supposed to be released commercially? It states that the license will expire in 360 days, or at commercial release of server 2003.

[imaman]

Originally posted by cursor


Jeeeezus! Download instructions take 3 weeks to deliver? What's up with THAT? :rolleyes:

Strange, I ordered mine on cd, and got an e-mail notification that is will be here in 3 to 4 days.

[GT2000]

Yeah, it took AT LEAST 3 weeks for me to get my d/l instructions, but, I went ahead and downloaded both the Standard, and Enterprise versions, and am installing Enterprise Server right now on VMware, just to toy around with ya know? ;)

[Pinky]

Originally posted by GT2000
...on VMware...

THAT is some tasty software... mmmm, VMware....

[cursor]

Originally posted by GT2000
Yeah, it took AT LEAST 3 weeks for me to get my d/l instructions, but, I went ahead and downloaded both the Standard, and Enterprise versions, and am installing Enterprise Server right now on VMware, just to toy around with ya know? ;)
Just got my d/l instructions. Boy it's a pain in the butt. They even have it where you have to sign in with Passport. (like visiting Microsoft's site is akin to visiting a foreign [read totalitarian] state)

Still, am downloading now and hopefully it'll be good stuff.

They said 3 weeks and it was closer to 3 days. :cool:

[Banyan]

i think this is dead... would've been cool had i read the thread in enough time :(.

[cursor]

Nope. Just click on this link: (from the 1st post in the thread)

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/preview/default.mspx

Then click on this (in the middle of the screen):
Sign Up for Windows Server 2003 RC2
You can register to download individual products or obtain the RC2 CDs as part of the CPP Kit.

Then click on the right side of the screen where it says:
Register to Download the Windows Server 2003 RC2 Software

-OR-

Register to Order the Windows Server 2003 RC2 CPP Kit
Then put in your info and wait.

Hope this helps.

[Banyan]

cool... thx cursor