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Best server OS for use with windows 7 machines
Hi,
I do intensive 2d/3d design on 3-4 computers running windows 7 64 bit. I presently have a 'server' which holds all the data, Windows XP 32bit. I am dealing with large files (300mb+) and saving/opening times are too long, so I want to re-configure the server so that it is faster.
The priorities with the server are fast file sharing, and being able to run the printers would be a bonus, but not a requirement.
I am not familiar with operating systems other than Windows and Mac OS, but I do have programming experience and am willing to get my hands dirty.
I am not willing to fork out £500+ for Windows server, though.
There is no tight deadline on this, so I have time to figure it out properly.
Which would the best server OS be for this? (I know this is a 'how long is a piece of string' question, but I have to start somewhere )
Any help, advice or comments would be very much appreciated.
Cheers,
Casputin