I've used server 2008 as main os on my computer and windows xp as a dual boot system. My all frequently used programs worked fine on server 2008, also server 2008 seemed a lot better than xp to me. I have enabled its desktop experience and i was able to use aero wmp11 and a lot of other gui enhancements. But this was after all of customizations, all tweaks added. I've spent my days to discover facts about server 2008 and after days, i started to get errors about my drivers (my video card wouldnt run properly), and then i switched to vista. I'm sure i can edit its (vista's) settings and disable all unnecessary services, all unnecessart programs, i can spend my days again, to speed it up a bit more. But server 2008 didnt worth my spent time on it. Some of most frequently used things were disabled or removed from server 2008 edition. Media center (i guess why they removed it) was one of them. Also windows ultimate extras (they are good or bad, i like them) wouldnt install on server 2008, i'm a strong user of dreamscene. These all made me change my mind. All I can say is, M$ will stop supporting and hotfixing xp and then we will have to move a new operating system. I did it today :icon_cool: Just my own opinions. Cheers to all. :welcome: