On Apr 22, 2009, at 10:29 AM, jensid wrote:
>> This is what I have >> Model Name: Power Mac G5 >> > >> We would like to make it a server for 2 users adding more users >> later. > >>> On Apr 22, 11:16 am, Dennis Myhand <dmyh...@ednaisd.org> wrote: >>>> Load X-server OS. That would be the best way to start. >>>> > > Can it be done without spending $999.00 on X-Server? If you just want it as a file depository, yes. You just need to allow the users to connect to the Mac to a shared folder. > I wanted to add a larger internal harddrive but am unsure what to buy > and what is compatible with the system. Any SATA 3.5" HD will work in your G5. They have recently released a 2TB drive, iirc. > And leave the current > harddrive in and in tact. Please advise if this is a sensible way to > do it. The goal is to take all the project/job file and have them in > one place rather than 2 sep computers and both users be able to access > all files. That will work fine, as long as there is enough free space on the drive. Just make sure you have a good backup in place for when the HD or computer dies. Len --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
