Win Server 2003 VS XP Pro

[maddude0025]

Through my school I am able to get Windows XP Pro, server 2003, and Vista for free. I currently have a file server sharing media among 6 computers. I think XP has a limitation of 10 connections at a time.

I'm wondering if server 2003 would allow me to set up different level of access to files. Can i log on and use a password to change and delete files, but have a password just to view files, and not change them. Also, would I be able to control the server over the gigabyte LAN? Like a remote desktop?

Sorry for all the questions, and I'm sure they're not worded perfectly, but I know nothing of 2003 and I'll appreciate any information I can get.

Thank you.

[gigabyte1024]

yes, yes, yes.

[djnes]

If you are using a server (defined by functions and services, not hardware) and you can get Server 2003 for free, that's what you'd want to be using.

[smizack]

If you are using a server (defined by functions and services, not hardware) and you can get Server 2003 for free, that's what you'd want to be using.

Most definitely.

[maddude0025]

Awesome response time guys, I'll install it sometime in the next week and see how everything works!

Edit: Another question, I can get the Standard Edition, Web Edition, and Enterprise Edition. I think I won't be connecting more than 12 computers to this, so which one would make the most sense?

[cburwell]

I usually get the most feature rich/expensive version (I went with Enterprise). If it's free, go for the gold! :)

[LhasaCM]

I usually get the most feature rich/expensive version (I went with Enterprise). If it's free, go for the gold! :)

Agreed - you can always turn off features you don't need/use.

[maddude0025]

Sweet, thanks guys!