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    Server 2008 R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by JTOverath, May 21, 2012.

  1. JTOverath

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    Ok having all sorts of issues on the forums today. First search didn't work then I got a blank thread.

    Anyone installed Server 2008 R2 on there m11x R3? I want to take a class that requires a laptop with 2008 R2 installed and seems like this machine would be the easiest to carry around.
     
    JTOverath, May 21, 2012
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    Looks like I specifically need to be able to use Hyper V as well.
     
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    Windows 2008 r2 Server should work just like Win7.

    In fact, there's a whole website dedicated to turning it into a functional Win7 computer without losing the server side. I ran it on my MBP in BootCamp for months and months. I played games and everything. I had a real hard time getting bluetooth to work, but it's been a while since I used it and maybe they've fixed some things.

    Convert your Windows Server 2008 R2 to a Workstation! -
     
    Descalzo, May 22, 2012
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    Descalzo, May 22, 2012
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    Hyper V is just the software for all intents and purposes (like VMWare) that you can run virtual machines in. Supposedly it operates on a lower hardware level then others.
     
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    Looks like it's working for the most part. Got 2 unknown devices and no luck on the bluetooth, not that I really need it anyway.
     
    JTOverath, May 22, 2012
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