Re: Windows NT 3.51 Server migration to Windows NT 4.0 Beta 2 and INFORMIX Products

Tim Schaefer wrote: > Question: Which product is best suited for a web site? > My exposure to INFORMIXs' web site gives good information about the > On-Line 7.1 for NT, and the Workgroup Server. I like what has been > published, but more up-to-date information would be really helpful. > > Can these products run under Windows NT 4.0 Beta 2? > No, You see, if you chose a *real* OS, you could. The problem is that the Informix Engine is *registered* for NT 3.5 so if you try to install it on an NT 4.0 Beta 2, or Beta 1, it wont work. I know, cause I already tried it ;-) You will have to put 3.5 in a separate space if you want to have a dual boot machine. [SNIP] If you want professional performance, get professional hardware. Yeah, I know you're on a budget and have to work within it, so if I were you, I'd spend my money on a good router and fire wall. Based on passed experience with Microsoft, aka the evil empire, I wouldn't trust them until NT version 16 which should be out by 2005 if they are on the same track. Just a few words of wisdom from your Uncle Mike ;-)