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Microsoft - Windows Server 2008 And Visual Studio 2008

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8:22 AM - 02/29/2008 by Tom's Hardware CeBIT Team

After unveiling Windows Vista last year, Microsoft is now releasing the server version of its operating system at this year's CeBIT alongside a new software development environment.

Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2008 is the successor to Windows Server 2003 R2 and is built around the same kernel as Windows Vista. Microsoft expects this will increase security immensely compared to the previous version

Real time savers - Sensible quick links in the administration interface quickly lead you to the desired system settings.

However, the most important change found in the new Windows Server is its much simpler management, thanks to the Server Manager. Whereas administrators were forced to click their way through countless wizards and assistants in previous versions, they can now manage the entire server through a single application, namely said Server Manager. This simplifies administration and saves lots of time.

Your server at a glance - the Server Manager lets you keep an eye on all of the server's features.

For the first time ever, the core installation comes without a graphical user interface, installing only the components necessary to perform the required tasks. This simultaneously reduces the vulnerability to security exploits and results in higher server performance coupled with a lower system load.

The core installation does away with the graphica user interface.
Visual Studio 2008

Microsoft has also updated its development environment Visual Studio. In the new 2008 version, not only the programming environment is compatible with Windows Vista, but programs written in the languages C++, C# and Visual Basic are as well. The Windows Platform SDK is completely up to date and already supports Windows Server 2008. The J# platform, on the other hand, is no longer a part of the new Visual Studio. Support for J# will continue throughout 2015 through Visual Studio 2005, though.

The integrated development environment (IDE) of Visual Studio 2008.

In addition to improved debugging capabilities, the new environment also comes with multi targeting, allowing applications to use .NET versions 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 without requiring Visual Studio 2005 to be installed.

Visual Studio 2008's debugger at work, in this case with the C++ language

Visual Studio 2008 also drops support for Windows 2000, meaning the development environment is only available on Windows XP and Vista.

Microsoft will once again offer so-called Express editions of Visual Studio 2008 with reduced feature sets for free that can also be used commercially. They have been available for download for a while now here.

The resource editor is an exclusive part of the Professional Edition and does not come with the Express Edition.

Main Microsoft stand: Hall 4, StandA26

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I am a TomsHardware fan since 2003 and I will be forever.
I don't comment a lot but since I am right now, just wanna say that quality of some reviews are poor, reviews should go deep into details. I am not saying all reviews are poor... just some of them.

I got the 2263UW Samsung 22" Monitor for the hot design, sacrificed 10000:1 and 2ms and got 8000:1 and 5ms which is average in my consideration. Other Samsung monitors have better specs than this.

I have used Samsung, BenQ, ACER and ViewSonic LCD monitors and I like Samsung most in terms of visual quality.

The 2263UW didn't have a lot of reviews on the internet but I just went and grabbed it hoping for the best. I got a Samsung A panel which is supposed to be the best, however, I am really disappointed in the depth of color, the colors are not deep enough. I tried correcting it but I am still having problems. The monitor's menu is full of predefined settings which is really confusing.

I didn't test the web cam nor speakers. I didn't test the HDMI.
Touch sensitive buttons are reactive enough and aided with beeping sound but you can't tell which button you are pressing so you have to look at them. When you change a setting, the monitor lags for about 1 second like it's saving so the touch buttons will not react.

Don't expect a lot from the included software.

I am really disappointed in the color depth as in my previous experience, Samsung had rich colors. I will be looking for any new calibrations that give better colors.

My suggestion, don't buy this monitor, get another one.
I had great experience with Samsung, I am planning to get a new Samsung monitor soon if this one didn't meet my expectations.

Regarding the BlackLight Bleeding, most monitors bigger than 20" may have some, I have 1cm of bright black light bleeding at the top of the screen and some faded blacklight bleeding at the bottom of the screen.

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