Microsoft to raise Windows Small Business Server price 80 percent

Which is why...: ... there's the simple, plain Windows 2008 Server SKU.

If ALL you need/want is a domain controller, file/print sharing, then that is all you really need.

The thing is - the SBS package offers additional products bundled into one mega package and for those who actually NEED SQL server, or Exchange or any of the other goodies, it's actually a bit cheaper to buy SBS than buy piecemeal.

Kind of like how your favorite burger joint will discount your lunch if you buy the "combo" instead of the burger, fries and coke separately.; Posted by: Wolfie2K3 Posted on: 05/14/08 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Exchange for Small Business? curph01@... | 05/13/08

Which is why... Wolfie2K3 | 05/14/08

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