On Thursday 25 November 2004 09:21 pm, Dan K wrote: > FWIW, I've been running an exposed OS9 server for years (see my sig.) > I've got NetPresenz for ftp. plus HotLine and Carrracho. I've also got > built-in IP filesharing enabled for local access, plus I use Timbuktu for > remote control and fast transfer of big files. > > The OS componant has been very stable, the main problem has been with > Carracho which locks up after a week or two (mem leak?), requiring a > restart (though interestingly Apple filesharing continues to work even > while the GUI is frozen!) I really like Carracho, shame its server is the > one dark spot. > > However, while I like that I'm still serving with an obsolete OS, I'd > really prefer the robustness of X. I've been meaning to move my server to > X, but just haven't gotten fed up enough with Carracho's regular lockups > to go through with the considerable hassle of the 'upgrade'. Were I > starting from scratch however, I don't think OS 9 would stand much of a > chance.
So you actually are serving a site from MacOS 9! Cool, so if I decide on X instead it won't be like I'm passing up bragging rights or anything. :) Yeah, the pre-X MacOS is a model for stability...not! Take care, Michelle -- Michelle Klein-Hass Box 2273, Van Nuys, CA 91404-2273 Brought to you by Linux, KDE and KMail...try it, you'll like it! -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
