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I'd recommend running Windows Server 2016 or Windows 10 LTSB to avoid the entire mess. I run WS 2016 for my dev machine and I haven't had any issues and I don't
by xeromal 9y ago
I'd recommend running Windows Server 2016 or Windows 10 LTSB to avoid the entire mess. I run WS 2016 for my dev machine and I haven't had any issues and I don't have to deal with the damned Windows Store.
- Groxx 9y agoAny problems with Server / LTSB for gaming? (honest question - that's the sole reason I have windows anything and I'd be thrilled to get rid of all the absolute nonsense they've been throwing at me)
- dimensi0nal 9y agoLTSB is fine, but some things will refuse to run on Server.
- xeromal 9y agoI run server 2016 and I can run all my dev tools. VS Code, VS 20x, SSMS, MySQL, PostGres, Xamarin. On top of that, I can run Rome 2 Total War which is not a simple game. It runs great.
- rjbwork 9y agoIsn't that a bit expensive?
- mcbits 9y agoNot sure about this, but you may be able to run the 180-day trial as much as you want, as long as you're willing to reinstall every 180 days. I installed the 2008 and 2012 trials several times over the years and got the full trial each time, but I haven't tried it back-to-back after expiration.
- GordonS 9y agoI think you'd be on shaky legal ground there. In any case, it's a major hassle to reinstall your OS
- titanix2 9y agoCould works for people with an MSDN subscription. However Microsoft is doing everything it can not to let the general public use the LTSB. Which is a shame as I see this version as the more consumer friendly and Win 7 like.