On Nov 13, 2010, at 7:53 PM, Albert Carter wrote: > > > I'm here struggling on what I should do. I currently have a PowerMac G4 > QuickSilver Dual 1Ghz, 1.5 GB RAM, Standard Video Card that I have been using > as a server. It currently has Mac OS X 10.4.11 Server on it. However, I'm > worried that Tiger is getting dated. The costs of Leopard Server are way > beyond my means. I currently use this box as a file server and media server. > From everything I can see I could do that with just a standard install of > Leopard. What would people recommend for me stick with 10.4 Server or upgrade > to Desktop version of 10.5? What features will I lose if any? Why is server > more useful for the Macintosh? >
What is it being used for? To me, OS X Server has three features. 1) Assorted server functions included 2) Industrial strength AppleShare Server 3) All the above integrated with a GUI front end. Most of the services can be added one way or another. I'm not sure now how much difference in the AppleShare Server there is between OSX Server and OS X Client. In pre 'X' days the Server package was quite a bit faster (and it supported many more simultaneous clients). I don't think the difference is so great with OS X. I'm running a PM G4 DA with OS X.4 (client) as my home server. It has about 2Tb of storage using a SATA controller. It is connected into my gigabit switch. It supplies AFP, HTTP, FTP, DHCP, DNS and QT streaming. The last three I added to the standard install. DHCP and DNS need to be compiled. I'm using Webmin to administer DHCP and DNS, that really helps, especially since I can do it from any computer on the network. Prior to going to an OS X (client) server I used several versions of AppleShare Server. I'd have to say that OS X client works pretty well as a server. I typically don't have more than 6 clients connected and usually only two active at once. I do play QuickTime movies directly from the server and they play nicely. Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- 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
