On Tue, 2010-07-13 at 15:19 -0700, Bruce Johnson wrote: > 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.
Thanks for pointing this out Bruce, and you're absolutely right. The problem I've run into the past is that there just that aren't many people running these services on OS X, and it's tough to get help if you run into a problem. With Linux, you're dealing with pretty much the same config files with the same syntax. So if I install NFS on Linux, I'm likely to run into the same issues as folks on Linux x86 and can tap their knowledge for support. One problem I had with using nfsd on OS X client was that Linux clients had to have the same UID as existed on the OS X "server". I've found fink to typically be very outdated, and I never could get MacPorts working properly, though that was a while back. The issues I run into with compiling my own binaries is that very often I'll find libraries missing and it can be a real hassle tracking them down - and compiling them too. With most linux distros finding a missing library is usually a snap (try 'apt-cache search' sometime on a Debian distro.) Lastly I want to point out that I'm not a professional admin. I just enjoy tinkering with this stuff. My real job is working with Windows (I know, ugh!) When I get home I want to wash that filth out of my brain, so I use OS's (and platforms) that are not mainstream. Eric -- 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 [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
