On Jul 13, 2010, at 3:02 PM, Eric Volker wrote: > I have three main reasons for wanting to run Linux on my G5. Firstly, as > someone else said I want an OS with recent software and updates. > Secondly, I want a server class OS that I can set up services like NFS, > Samba, rsync, DHCP and DNS without paying Apple for the privilege of > loading Leopard Server
You can set up each and every one of those services (indeed they're INCLUDED) with Leopard client. The ONLY differences between OSX Client and OSX Server are: AFP connections are limited to 5 simultaneous connections in OS X Client. OSX CLient does not include the large suite of administration tools in OS X Server. OSX Client is pre-set as a client, not a server OS. OSX Client doesn't come with the unix development tools like gcc; you need to install the (free) Developer Tools. Moreover, if you use MacPorts, Fink or simply compile the server apps yourself, any server class software can be enabled in OSX Client. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, 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 For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
