If pcahursing a new system, take a look at the latest version (no point in starting out on an operating system that will end of life sooner than the other). Also keep in mind that you’ll need to purchase Terminal Server Client Access Licenses (CAL)for each system connecting to the server.$999 Windows Server 2008 Standard$749 Windows Server 2008, TS Client Access License 5-pack (you’ll need 2 of these if you go this option)$2,979 Windows Server 2008, TS Client Access License 20-pack (only 1 of these if you go this option)I’m not sure if this includes the software so you can remotely connect or just a license to connect so you may have an additional fee for the Mac portion of the Terminal client software.As an alternative, take a look at running Apple Parallels if you need to run Windows applications on the Macs. Not sure of pricing, but the above seems pretty steep.** Edit **Bishop While it is true that you can connect to Terminal Server without additional licenses, this is only for 2 licenses for Administrative Access. To access with more than 2 users, you’ll need to enable the licensing option and install the license packs.
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If pcahursing a new system, take a look at the latest version (no point in starting out on an operating system that will end of life sooner than the other). Also keep in mind that you’ll need to purchase Terminal Server Client Access Licenses (CAL)for each system connecting to the server.$999 Windows Server 2008 Standard$749 Windows Server 2008, TS Client Access License 5-pack (you’ll need 2 of these if you go this option)$2,979 Windows Server 2008, TS Client Access License 20-pack (only 1 of these if you go this option)I’m not sure if this includes the software so you can remotely connect or just a license to connect so you may have an additional fee for the Mac portion of the Terminal client software.As an alternative, take a look at running Apple Parallels if you need to run Windows applications on the Macs. Not sure of pricing, but the above seems pretty steep.** Edit **Bishop While it is true that you can connect to Terminal Server without additional licenses, this is only for 2 licenses for Administrative Access. To access with more than 2 users, you’ll need to enable the licensing option and install the license packs.