"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
>
> "NoTech" <NoTech@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:5776F7C5-6CF7-4A06-B8F2-F29354D00343@microsoft.com...
> >
> >
> > "Andrew Rossmann" wrote:
> >
> >> In article <5EBAE3C8-046E-45D6-8159-BD70EA375F1A@microsoft.com>,
> >> NoTech@discussions.microsoft.com says...
> >> > Help.....Are they 2 Versions of Windows 2000 Professional? One just
> >> > that
> >> > and the other one being the "Commemorative Edition"? What is the
> >> > difference?
> >> > Also, I got 4 Disks...? Will describe them if anyone have the time....
> >>
> >> Maybe the 'commemorative' one already has SP4 or similar slipstreamed
> >> in? Maybe extra software included?
> >>
> >> By 4 disks, do you mean floppies? You can use the CD to create a boot
> >> floppy set for computers that cannot boot from a CD.
> >>
> >> Otherwise, if you got 4 CD's, maybe they just contain extra software,
> >> most likely trial and other garbage.
> >>
> >> --
> >> If there is a no_junk in my address, please REMOVE it before replying!
> >> All junk mail senders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the
> >> law!!
> >> http://home.att.net/~andyross
> >>
> >
> >
> > Thank you so much Andrew, for taking the time answering my question.
> >
> > The one I have is the Commemorative Edition
> > I have more info about it on the outside of the Box this is written:
> >
> > B23-00079
> > PO: 4400000736
> > WO:26255-0-0-0215
> >
> >
> > And the Discs Case are:
> >
> > Windows 2000 Advanced Server (2 CD) (Identical to the one below)
> > Windows 2000 Advanced Server (2 CD)
> > Windows 2000 Server (2 CD)
> > Windows 2000 Professional (1 CD)
> >
> > These are definetly the original CD's: the person who gave them to me
> > left
> > the country, and used to work for Microsoft and received the whole thing
> > as
> > reward for his work there.
> >
> > What confuses me the most is I have another unopened box "Advanced Server
> > 25
> > CAL" which I thought some of these discs might be belong to but box has
> > one
> > in it already, and unponed. All of them have different Key Numbers.
> >
> > I do have the instruction booklet yet no information as what is included
> > in
> > the box...?
> >
> > Thank you
> >
>
> Most of the CDs you have refer to Windows 2000 Server, not
> to Windows 2000 Workstation. Someone paid a lot of money
> for these. Unless you need a server (and know how to configure
> it!), you should use the Windows 2000 CD and forget about
> the rest.
>
>
>
Thank you pegasus.
You are right, he told me that there were sold for thousands of Dollars, on
those years.
I don't need the Server Series that is why I didn't open its box. I see
them sold on line with very different prices.
Only, I was curious about the 2000 Profesional it was tempting to use
somethng so advanced, for me, so I opened it but was worried I might loose
the files I have in my computer and didn't install it: you see, I am
"noTech"...
, and left it in the drawer with al the CDs he has given me
months ago: Now, I don't remember which ones were without any box and which
ones came with 2000 Pro Box. As I have mentioned, there is only one single
CD that says 2000 Pro: is that all? Oh, there is also one other floppy,
packed in a plastic case, written on it: "You are Important to us, Register
Today" and, "Windows 2000 Professional, Server, and Advanced Server High
Encryption Disk"
I wish I could contribute to this Board instead of being a time-waster, very
sorry.
Thank you