Windows HomeServer - First pictures

Post by **Luckie** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:37 am

Hi, here are some pictures from the new HomeServer Operating System:

Windows Home Server Console
Windows Home Server Remote Access (Home)
Windows Home Server Remote Access (Shared Folders)
Windows Home Server Logo (horizontal)
Windows Home Server Logo (vertikal)

Post by **___** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:33 pm

looks interesting but wasn't there already some pictures out?

Post by **dirtwarrior** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:00 pm

Is this vista?

Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:55 pm

___ wrote:looks interesting but wasn't there already some pictures out?

Yeh on WinSuperSite there were some, but they didn't have the nice big high-res logo or anything.

Post by **Andrew** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:03 pm

JD: It's a new server OS built around being used by n00bs. Its onus is on usability, and its based off Windows 2003. Paul Thurrot seems to be the only potential buyer

Post by **empireum** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:05 pm

Even if it's primarily designed for n00bs, I wouldn't mind having a personal look at it...

Post by **dirtwarrior** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 11:33 pm

Looks nice I would give it a go.

Post by **Stevey** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:22 am

Looks good, so what can It do? Is a Vista based version of Windows Server 2003?

Post by **empireum** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 7:58 pm

Stevey wrote:Looks good, so what can It do? Is a Vista based version of Windows Server 2003?

Have a look at the review on WinSuperSite, this will answer your questions. It's entirely based on Server 2003.

Post by **___** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:06 pm

pr0gram the pr0grammer wrote:
___ wrote:looks interesting but wasn't there already some pictures out?
Yeh on WinSuperSite there were some, but they didn't have the nice big high-res logo or anything.

but who wants a logo that big? and what for?

Post by **CE0311** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:07 am

I saw an article about this some weeks ago on winsupersite, too... my own server... that would be cool!

Post by **empireum** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:08 am

CE0311 wrote:I saw an article about this some weeks ago on winsupersite, too... my own server... that would be cool!

If I were to set up a server, even at home and had to use Windows, I'd probably rather use one of the full-blown server OSes anyway.

Post by **Jeff** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:36 am

Looks neat for the people who don't know how to use 2k3 properly, but still have a couple extra computers around...

Post by **Evan** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:51 am

___ wrote:
pr0gram the pr0grammer wrote:
___ wrote:looks interesting but wasn't there already some pictures out?
Yeh on WinSuperSite there were some, but they didn't have the nice big high-res logo or anything.
but who wants a logo that big? and what for?

Just because its that big on your monitor doesn't mean someone else has a nice high res screen to display it on . At my work we have massive printers that could print them too - But what for as you said is beyond me. Possibly Microsoft wants to use them on banners for ads?

Post by **moonlit** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:12 am

Posters and banners? I wish my Photo Stulus 1200 still worked, it takes A3-sized paper

Post by **Nativedude** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:27 am

So to clarify, is this a full blown OS, or a different Version of Vista (ie: Windows Vista Sever Edition)
I would think about getting it, mainly because using Server 2003 just for a simple file, print, and FTP server is a hassle (more so in my opinion that using it for full scale DNS, DHCP services

Post by **empireum** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:20 pm

I'd say it's a Server 2003 OS, but am not quite sure if it's full blown or somehow restricted. It's not based on Vista or Longhorn Server, however.

Post by **expert01** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:15 am

when does this leak? I want to use it for... ..... ..... (wait for it) ... ... ... a home server!

Post by **SaT** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:36 pm

i just dont see the point of this server. but i keep the logos

Post by **Helmi** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:38 pm

At least it looks like Vista...

Post by **empireum** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:55 pm

Helmi wrote:At least it looks like Vista...

It's not Vista; it's just the management interface that looks Vista-like.

Post by **LambieUK** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 6:17 am

Looks very nice, shame I was too late for the beta..

Post by **Vista Ultimate R2** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:27 am

I think you can still fill in the survey at http://connect.microsoft.com/WindowsHomeServer if you want to have a go - they'll probably send out some more invites soon. If you've already filled it in then they may send out some more invites, so good luck

Post by **idontknow** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 10:15 am

Yeah, I thought they aren't giving anymore.

But just today I got in, so there is still hope for those who are trying to get in!

Post by **dirtwarrior** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 4:48 pm

I ran nlite on it and was conservative. But git it down to about 300 mb.