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Windows 2012 released on Technet -- am going tpo try this as a VM
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Hi there
Anybody else tried Windows 2012 server as a VM -- any noticeable difference from Windows 2008 server.
(Technet members can download it now if they want).
Problems with installs / running etc etc. ?? Anybody. Other comments on Windows 2012 server also welcome.
cheers
jimbo
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Hi there
Anybody else tried Windows 2012 server as a VM -- any noticeable difference from Windows 2008 server.
(Technet members can download it now if they want).
Problems with installs / running etc etc. ?? Anybody. Other comments on Windows 2012 server also welcome.
cheers
jimbo
Hello Jimbo, can you post a picture of the dreadful Metro interface forced upon Windows 2012 server users from your VM for some giggles?

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320 GB WD Scorpio Black (enclosed)
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Hi there
still installing but will do
(was watching Wimbledon Tennis semi finals today).
cheers
jimbo
Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and se...Intel i7 Intel i58GB, 16GBOn Motherboard - Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom built, several laptops HP/ASUS
- OS
- Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
- CPU
- Intel i7 Intel i5
- Memory
- 8GB, 16GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- On Motherboard
- Sound Card
- Realtek HD audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Apple Cinema display, Samsung LCD
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 X 1080
- Hard Drives
- 4 X 1TB SATA
- Mouse
- Toshiba wireless laser
- Internet Speed
- > 20MB up
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Is this a final version, or still a pre-RTM version?
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- Nvidia GTX 470
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell UltraSharp 2209WA
- Hard Drives
- OCZ Agility3 240 GB, WD5001AALS, WD7501AALS
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- OCZ ModStream 700W
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- CoolerMaster HAF 912 Advanced
- Cooling
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