I still haven't really put a bunch of crap on my laptop but stuff is running fine. That link to make Serv-'08 into a workstation does exactly as it says.
The only thing that hasn't worked so far is my fingerprint reader. For a Server OS, you'd think a fingerprint would be more secure than a text password.
I honestly don't see too much of a speed boost but I'm really not complaining. I guess just putting it on here just because I can isn't all too bad.