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Question about Windows Server 2019

Question about Windows Server 2019

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Ryugoo
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12-12-2016, 07:23 PM
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Let me share the context. I'm a university student who received Azure Dev Tools for free, which came with a few Windows 10 education keys. Recently, the policy changed and the only available options were Windows Server editions. A friend from school, who uses a standard PC, bought a new laptop without any operating system in mind. When we brought it over for setup, we noticed the change and couldn't activate Windows. He was offered a choice between Windows Server edition or not using it at all. I'm considering whether this setup would work for a typical user who needs to run daily applications. Also, using Windows with a watermark isn't an option since he needs it for work and doesn't trust the vendors.
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Ryugoo
12-12-2016, 07:23 PM #1

Let me share the context. I'm a university student who received Azure Dev Tools for free, which came with a few Windows 10 education keys. Recently, the policy changed and the only available options were Windows Server editions. A friend from school, who uses a standard PC, bought a new laptop without any operating system in mind. When we brought it over for setup, we noticed the change and couldn't activate Windows. He was offered a choice between Windows Server edition or not using it at all. I'm considering whether this setup would work for a typical user who needs to run daily applications. Also, using Windows with a watermark isn't an option since he needs it for work and doesn't trust the vendors.

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V4L3N73
Member
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12-27-2016, 07:25 AM
#2
It seems you're wondering if switching to Linux would be a viable option for the legal approach.
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V4L3N73
12-27-2016, 07:25 AM #2

It seems you're wondering if switching to Linux would be a viable option for the legal approach.

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01-18-2017, 01:40 AM
#3
Hello, a real license key for Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 will activate your Windows 10. Purchase it from Walmart: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (OEM Software) for $87.99. Running Microsoft Windows Server Standard 2019 might be too much but feasible, though not advised. If you plan to run that Server OS on a DELL PowerEdge or HP ProLiant with multiple GPUs for gaming... GREETINGS! Elsa Ballerina
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CreeperCakeCat
01-18-2017, 01:40 AM #3

Hello, a real license key for Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 will activate your Windows 10. Purchase it from Walmart: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (OEM Software) for $87.99. Running Microsoft Windows Server Standard 2019 might be too much but feasible, though not advised. If you plan to run that Server OS on a DELL PowerEdge or HP ProLiant with multiple GPUs for gaming... GREETINGS! Elsa Ballerina

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JacobLouis30
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01-18-2017, 03:12 AM
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I reside in Greece, so I believe it wouldn't be possible to purchase it from Walmart. The official keys there are around 150-160 euros, which is roughly a quarter of what most students earn. That's why I'm inquiring about the free version.
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JacobLouis30
01-18-2017, 03:12 AM #4

I reside in Greece, so I believe it wouldn't be possible to purchase it from Walmart. The official keys there are around 150-160 euros, which is roughly a quarter of what most students earn. That's why I'm inquiring about the free version.