>Since this will be a new setup of hardware (no pre-existing equipment for this project), I was thinking/planning on encouraging them to go with Windows 2003 Advance Server for the amount of memory it can handle, the option to move to a 64-bit platform (it's their money), and because of the increased file handling speed I've read about (all from MS by the way...I'm sure it's all true).
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>Kirk

It is 4-5 times more expensive in exchange of nothing.
There are option at this moment -to buy stable Win2000Svr and to recieve free of charge upgrade to win2003.
It is valid till May 31. But may be it is valid only in Bulgaria.
If you are not Microsoft Partner or Dealer connect with some of them near by your office.
About 64-bit Itanium - I have not tested this server yet, but there are not 64-bit SQL. When appears 64-bit SQL I will get one.
Most problems are hidden in application software and they couldn't be solved with faster server or connections.
In Varna we implement application on the base of SQLServer2000 & VFP7, which use 64KB cableTV modem connections. It works without any problem. Firm operate from 12 different locations with 2-10 PCr