Amazing charts version4 (the MSsql version) CANNOT be used on anything other than XP or higher versions. Windows 2000 Pro will NOT support installation of the MSSQL version AC is using. This is really unfortunate as mysql works well in windows all versions and also on Ubuntu/Linux. The advantage of using ubuntu 8.04 ( hardy Heron) as a server is the absolute simplicity of setup and lack of administration hassles(works well with older non sql version of AC). I really wish AMAXINGCHARTS sold a pre-configured Ubuntu server with AC installed and all one has to do is stick it on a network and install windows clients to point to the folder on the server. mysql works very nicely on Ubuntu 8.04( 10 times faster than MS SQL with better set of features) . Windows server 2008 is OK ( costs $1200) . Windows server 2003 is very slow. So if you want to access your AC on more than 10 workstations simultaneously, you are stuck with the option of buying windows server 2008. When it comes to file and database server functions, it is hard to beat Ubuntu. Big corporations are not stupid. That is why even Google runs on Linux!
N. Murali, MD, FACP, FACG/
www.drmurali.comI must claim ignorance as I have not installed or played with SQL Express and AC4 on my network. It would be nice if AC came preinstalled with a machine with Ubuntu, but are you suggesting Jon install V4 on multiple OS on computers? No company does that (installs on an OS ON a computer).
I know you say it won't run or install on Win2K, but it sounds like it did for HrtDOC. Again, I haven't tried to install it on Win2K and won't so I can't say either way.
Certainly users can run more than 10 computers in their network AS LONG AS, there are no more than 10 CONCURRENT connections at any given time to XP Pro or 2000.
I am not sure where you are getting your speed data for 2003 Server vs Ubuntu vs 2008. I doubt one will need to jump to Windows Server 2008 to get good performance. I have used it with SBS 2003 and it is very fast, but I have no reference.
You make some good points and have experience with OSs I have not used, so please don't take this as completely disagreeing. Just wondering if you could clarify some points.
