With the imminent launch of Windows Server 2003 on April 24, Neowin has plucked up the courage to do a quick Q & A with Microsoft covering the Windows Server Beta.
- How many lines of code does Windows Server 2003 have?
More than 50 million.
How many years has Windows Server 2003 been in development?
Originally code-named "Whistler", Windows Server 2003 has been in development and testing for more than three years.
Was Windows Server 2003 code based changed or incorporated/superseded any other Microsoft project?
Windows Server 2003 is build on the foundation of Windows 2000 Server, which already has proven to be a highly scalable, reliable server platform for businesses of all sizes.
What was the first major internal build of Windows Server 2003?
The Whistler Server technical beta was made available to testers June 30, 2000.
What was the last build of Windows Server 2003 which passed ESCROW?
Windows Server 2003 code is in escrow until the final day it is signed of and released to manufacturing. Each build made available to beta testers includes an escrow prior to its release, to allow for long-haul testing.