Mommy, Why is There a Server in the House?

https://lemmy.world/post/35254229

But you have a Daddy and Mommy who love you!

And, a Windows Home Server! Does that make you happy?

They had me until windows

Wow, seriously who tf uses Windows home server?

I use it in a VM because it’s better than Windows 10, some programs refuse to run on Linux, and I don’t need to provide the VM with an internet connection.

My actual server is an old laptop and it does not run Windows.

Even my friend who insists that Windows is superior still uses Linux for his gaming server because it’s easier to set up and manage.

Your friend is wise.
He uses the a specific tool for a specific task.
That’s actually fine. Though why not regular Windows 7, is there special task for your VM?

It was the best option at the time, and I didn’t feel like setting up Windows more than once as I gradually added new software and removed other software.

That particular VM doesn’t get booted very often anymore.

Oh I see, it’s an older setup.