On Aug 2, 2010, at 11:27 PM, TVirkkala wrote: > Hi, > > Anyone here use an Xserve as a desktop computer? > > Can it be done? (Previous Mac servers were, usually, just slightly > differently configured Macinboxen. Xserves appear different, more strikingly > different. What difference does that make, desktop-usage-wise?)
They are perfectly usable as desktop machines...if you're deaf already, and live in a climate that needs year-round heating. 8-) Servers in general (and the Xserve is one) are loud, hot, and designed to run off in racks in specially cooled back rooms away from people. They tend to have very basic video built in, and not many USB ports and other expansion options. We have one faculty member who got one, then found that his office's cooling couldn't handle it. He's now got a portable AC unit venting air out through the bottom of his door just to cool his office with the g5 workstation, the xserve and the raid that came with it (and those were in a specialized, sound-deadening mini rack, just to keep the noise level down). There isn't much room for *him* left. -- 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 [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
