Microsoft is making the Windows Server 2003 trial software available to download at no charge through July 31, 2003. If you choose to register to download the software, note that you will not receive the product CDs. These downloadable products are available only in English. The following products are available for download:

* Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
* Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for 64-bit Itanium-based systems

After you have completed the download registration process, you will receive an e-mail message with a link to the download page. On the download page, you will see each version of the software that you requested to download along with a link to the Setup file and a Product Key for that software. The file will be in ISO format and must be burned to a CD before you can install the software on your computer.

The download files are large?approximately 550 megabytes?so the download may take a considerable time to complete. Microsoft recommends only those with broadband, ADSL, or other high-speed Internet connections attempt this download.

View: Windows Server 2003 Evaluation Kit Home Page
View: Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 Evaluation Download Page
View: System Requirements
Read: End-User License Agreement
News Source: In House

note: as long as you register to receive the cds first, you can register and download the online version as well, as I did just this and received my cds today after downloading the ISO online.