Microsoft Windows 2008 Launch, NFR Win 2K8 Server, 2K8 SQL Server, and 2K8 Visual Stu

[Skratch]

Directly from the registration page:

Take a test drive

Come to an event and test drive Windows Server® 2008 operating system, Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008, and Microsoft Visual Studio® 2008.

Meet the experts

Enjoy hands-on labs, face-to-face Q&A sessions with software experts, and other opportunities to interact with development team members.

Bring the products home
Want more? To say thanks for taking part of this exciting launch, you’ll take home a promotional kit with versions of all three products.
Registered attendees must by 18 years old by February 27, 2008 to attend this event.
For those eligible, you must be 21 years old by February 27, 2008 to attend the Launch Evening Celebration.

Product giveaway kit good only for attendees of 2008 Launch Wave event, events that are targeted towards IT professionals. Limit one launch giveaway kit per person. All kits must be claimed at the event. This offer is non-transferrable and expires on May 22, 2008 while supplies last. Offer is not redeemable for cash. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient.


http://www.microsoft.com/heroeshappenhere/register/default.mspx

[xoqolatl]

No launch event with giveaway in Poland :(
I'll have to wait until my university makes it available for free on MSDN :D

[trans am]

I wonder if 2008 will be good bench os?

[Skratch]

IM signing up for the boston event.These should be full working copy's right,not betas?

[raccoonone]

can students sign up for this? I'd love a free copy of Visual Studio, but I see that it says this is for IT Professionals.

[Omastar]

I wonder if 2008 will be good bench os?

It'll at least be more stable than Vista. It's pretty obvious why Microsoft refuses to let a server OS out the door with as many bugs as they did Vista: uptime. Corporations can't deal with constant 'quirks' like the power user can.

I'm betting you'll see slightly better benches across the board, though, like you did with 2003 over XP.

[r4gm4n]

No launch event with giveaway in Poland :(
I'll have to wait until my university makes it available for free on MSDN :D

Available on ours (VS2008 :D)

[big poppa pump]

I have been using 2k8 Enterprise Edition since the past year or so (beta tester) and the speed and stability of this OS is goddang unbelievable. For that matter, this is much much better than Vista and I have yet to see a single dman BSOD on my server from the day I installed the first alpha/beta version. Even with all the startup services running the boot time is faster than vista. Also, any of the network transfer issues are virtually non-existant with 2k8.

I am running XP on each and every machine/laptop at home except on my HTPC and I see no need to upgrade any of them to Vista. However, after using 2k8 for almost a year now I refuse to run anything other than 2k8 on my server.

I am currently using the 64 bit RC1 version with Hyper-V. Even though I may end up getting this through my Technet subscription, I will attend this event anyway as my company will gladly give me paid time off to attend this event.

[RPGWiZaRD]

I wonder if 2008 will be good bench os?

Better than Vista, perhaps, better than Win XP/Server 2k3, no.

Yawn, I only see 2008 as Vista -eyecandy +server features... Anything based on Vista can't be a great bench OS. :p:

[zanzabar]

It'll at least be more stable than Vista. It's pretty obvious why Microsoft refuses to let a server OS out the door with as many bugs as they did Vista: uptime. Corporations can't deal with constant 'quirks' like the power user can.

I'm betting you'll see slightly better benches across the board, though, like you did with 2003 over XP.

vista is stable


ill have a copy of 08 when its on msdn and ill bench it, it shouldent be to much longer untill they give out a non beta

[picard]

Win 2003 server isn't efficient as Linux. My 2003 server hangs when my pc isn't running apps. I have active directory installed on my 2003 server, print server.

I am looking forward to 2008 server. I hope it will match Linux stability.

[Cooper]

Does that thing has different kernel than vista ? If so is it a better one ?

[Shaggy]

I'll go to the Atlanta one and see whats up. Anyone else in ATL?

[Haltech]

Im running Server 2008 and its very stable. i dont really have a use for it, but its fun testing it none the less.

[GripS]

The link says: "Attend the launch event and walk away with promotional versions of all three new products".

Someone go to this and let me know if they are fully working copies or not. If they are i will take the day off to attend.

[phelan1777]

I want to go just to check it out.

if I can I will, hell I will drive the two hours to Phila, since that is the closest to me.

[Omastar]

vista is stable

The only stable installation of Vista I've had is on my laptop. The rest have ultimately died, and not due to user error, either. Not really sure why, but it's safe to say 2K8 will be a better bet for people who actually want to do serious work (developers, for instance).

[zanzabar]

The only stable installation of Vista I've had is on my laptop. The rest have ultimately died, and not due to user error, either. Not really sure why, but it's safe to say 2K8 will be a better bet for people who actually want to do serious work (developers, for instance).

what did u kill u need to get biz or ulti and if u have dev mode access that helps too

i have vs08 dev pro relise (the one launched here) and it beats 05

[Drunner611]

Perkam, where's your sign? I can't believe I didn't see it in this thread.

[xoqolatl]

Better than Vista, perhaps, better than Win XP/Server 2k3, no.

Yawn, I only see 2008 as Vista -eyecandy +server features... Anything based on Vista can't be a great bench OS. :p:

I'm using RC1 now and it's generally snappier than Vista and faster in games and 3dm01, but slower in Super Pi.

[Cold Fussion]

Linux > windows server

[Deadeye550]

Does that thing has different kernel than vista ? If so is it a better one ?
From what I've read it does, but Vista SP1 is suppose to update Vistas kernel to server '08


I'm also attending the one in San Diego

Wesley

[big poppa pump]

Linux > windows server

Sigh!!!:dammit:

[Gig4moller]

Sigh!!!:dammit:

It's true though..

[_Slim_Shady_]

IM signing up for the boston event.These should be full working copy's right,not betas?

I'll be there as well. They won't be betas, but they may be time-limited trials.

[lochabar]

Rochester on may 15, i think. I'll be going to that one. anyone else?

[Deadeye550]

I also forgot to include I went to one of these during the SQL server 2005 & Visual studio 2005 launch, I got a full version of SQL server 2005 Standard and Visual Studio 2005 Standard with no string attached.

Wesley

[Dubz]

I am attending the San Diego one as well.

[ryanmartini]

SCORE!

There is one right in tampa! The Visual Studio will be very nice for my engineering work next year!


Thanks OP! :)

[Skratch]

no problem guys,from the forum that Igot it from there saying there full blown working copy's.This is awesome,how are they giving 3k in software away like that.

ps slim shady,your local and I have 2 bfg 8800gt's for sale if you want to throw them in your striker extreme.I had that board and I switched it for a p35 and I cant use sli anymore.

Ill take 400 for both cards.

[GripS]

OK then..... signed up for Seattle.

[phelan1777]

no problem guys,from the forum that Igot it from there saying there full blown working copy's.This is awesome,how are they giving 3k in software away like that.

ps slim shady,your local and I have 2 bfg 8800gt's for sale if you want to throw them in your striker extreme.I had that board and I switched it for a p35 and I cant use sli anymore.

Ill take 400 for both cards.


Hey guys no open selling, take it to PM.

[_Slim_Shady_]

Rochester on may 15, i think. I'll be going to that one. anyone else?

I'll be working in Rochester that week so I might do that one as well. I'll PM you if I decide to attend!

[MentholMoose]

I signed up for the LA event... the convention center is walking distance from my work. :)

On the registration survey it asked why I wanted to go... one of the choices was "to see Steve Balmer". LOL NO! ;)

[Strafe]

Signed up for Detroit. Anyone else?

[gdogg]

Final work with PCMark Vantage ? Public rc didn't