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[–] muhyb@programming.dev 12 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Wow, seriously who tf uses Windows home server?

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I feel like it would be easier to learn Linux, even if you still used windows for desktop

[–] muhyb@programming.dev 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That's probably true if you consider Linux server vs Windows server. Windows server sucks.

[–] wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Windows Server is less of a general use server, and more of just a staging platform for Microsoft's other specific server based software installs. And even a lot of those don't co-mingle on the same server well.

[–] muhyb@programming.dev 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I mean, even Microsoft doesn't give a shit about Windows server since Azure runs on Linux. :)

[–] Pixel@lemmy.ca 2 points 10 months ago

Companies can have multiple business lines.

[–] wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 10 months ago

Exchange Server is effectively dead mid October too. Technically they have Exchange Server SE as an option, but it's clearly not how they want people using Exchange anymore. They don't even want hybrid setups.

Which is extra annoying because if you have Azure AD (I guess it's Entra ID now) syncing from an on prem AD forest, half of the mailbox management shit in Exchange Online just doesn't work and forces you to make the changes on-prem anyway.

[–] DacoTaco@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

In 2008? More than you'd think.

[–] muhyb@programming.dev 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Sometimes I forget it's been that long ago. -_-

[–] DacoTaco@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Im guessing though. I remember seeing it on 4chan as a teenager so thats between 2006 and 2010 or aomething :p

[–] muhyb@programming.dev 1 points 10 months ago

Your guess is correct. It should be 2007 or so. :)

[–] lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Well, considering it hasn't existed in years, I think you can imagine the answer to your question 😅

[–] HelloHotel@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

I initially just thought it was bad english, TIL "Windows Home Server" is a proper noun.

[–] 18107@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I use it in a VM because it's better than Windows 10, some programs refuse to run on Linux, and I don't need to provide the VM with an internet connection.

My actual server is an old laptop and it does not run Windows.

Even my friend who insists that Windows is superior still uses Linux for his gaming server because it's easier to set up and manage.

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 10 months ago

Your friend is wise.
He uses the a specific tool for a specific task.

[–] muhyb@programming.dev 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

That's actually fine. Though why not regular Windows 7, is there a special task for your VM?

[–] 18107@aussie.zone 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It was the best option at the time, and I didn't feel like setting up Windows more than once as I gradually added new software and removed other software.

That particular VM doesn't get booted very often anymore.

[–] muhyb@programming.dev 1 points 10 months ago

Oh I see, it's an older setup.