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[was_jaclaz]

...might still having something to do in the future:
http://www.apcstart.com/node/4048

Windows without windows: Microsoft goes command-line with Server Core
17th October 2006 Paul Schnackenburg Windows

It must be a great irony for Linux proponents that the next version of Windows Server can run without any GUI at all. Script jockeys rejoice; the rest of us despair!

This version, called Server Core, provides only a command prompt for local administration.
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jaclaz

[Yorn]

This is actually kind of cool. A way to save money with just the bare essentials. Most of us script everything anyway. Or as much as we can.

[Brito]

I wonder how small that build can get..

[pscEx]

...might still having something to do in the future:
http://www.apcstart.com/node/4048


jaclaz

It is still my opinion (???):

DOS and *.BAT is the best whe have ever had

Serious: Sounds very interesting!

Peter

[Alexei]

I wonder how small that build can get..

Some info is here
http://windowssdk.ms...y/ms723891.aspx
http://windowssdk.ms...y/ms723894.aspx

Alexei

[Brito]

Thanks for the info Alexei, I've counted around 70 dll files that will be used as core - I think this should be around a bit bigger in size compared to picoXP and completely stripped away from GUI - adding network support.

I would almost suggest an attempt for releasing much cheaper licensing for this NT release and attempt to get some market share from linux servers..