Windows Server VS Windows for desktop

Hello, What are some of the similarities and differences between the server edition and the desktop edition?
I mean can desktop software run in Windows Server like IDM, Firefox, Chrome………
Answer #1
They are basically the same thing so whatever you know about windows carrys over to windows server.
It can run desktop software although some might require the desktop experience feature to be installed.
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc754314.aspx