Any Reason Not To Install "LTSB" and "N" Version of Windows 10 Enterprise?

[AgileHumor 123]

I was looking for a stable version of Windows to deploy my new Media Client PC.   I was thinking of using Windows 10 "LTSB"...or Long Term Servicing Branch.  Any experience with LTSB and Emby?

 

More Info:

• http://cfoc.org/the-microsoft-edge-will-not-be-on-windows-10-ltsb-systems/​
• http://jermsmit.com/windows-10-enterprise-2015-ltsb-whats-that/
• http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/64364-Probes-to-install-Windows-10-2015-N-LTSB-(Enterprise

 

Also, do you need to use the "Windows Media Player" components in Emby?  I was also hoping to install the "N" version that doesn't include components I won't need.

 

More info on "N": http://superuser.com/questions/462203/what-are-the-n-versions-of-windows-8

 

Thanks!

 

PS - Enterprise LTSB version of Windows requires a MSDN subscription.

 

 

 

 

[Swynol 375]

i've not used the LTSB but i have run emby on enterprise version of windows 10 N and it works great. 

 

i ran both the server and emby theatre on a semi low powered machine and had no issues. 

[AgileHumor 123]

I'm suprised N worked OK, as the N version excludes Windows Media Components.  Did you use LAV for codecs? I've been partial to K-Lite Codes (Light version)...but folks like @@ebr always say LAV will do just fine solo.

 

I just installed LTSB Windows 10, and it's nice that it doesn't preinstall all those apps like movies, music, travel...it's just file explorer, internet explorer, and Accessories.  First thing I did was "defer" upgrades to keep reboots to a minimum on only security updates.

[Swynol 375]

Yes I use lav that comes with theatre. Also installed madvr to give that a whirl