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10-28-2006, 11:09 PM #1Local tech for Los Angeles
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Mac Servers
Do you or know any body that runs a MAC based server?
I have an old G4 and wanted to do something with it other then tossing Linux on it and learn something new.
The prices for OSX Server are not that bad maybe go that route.
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10-28-2006, 11:55 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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OSX server is nice but undersupported in most areas.
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10-29-2006, 12:28 AM #3Web Hosting Master
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Well, a search on Google actually shows several web hosts offering Mac hosting so they are being used.
http://www.macdock.com/
http://www.itsamac.com/
http://www.wehostmacs.com/
http://www.machost.com/
http://www.macserve.net/services/hosting.php
http://www.macwebserver.com/
http://www.cybercon.com/dedicated_mac.html
http://www.solidspace.com/SMB/Servic...Colocation.asp
http://arogo.net/Hosting/Mac/default.asp
http://www.rackmounted.com/macmini.php
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10-31-2006, 05:36 PM #4Web Hosting Master
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Just to add http://www.maccius.com
Life is too short for 56k!
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10-31-2006, 06:06 PM #5Newbie
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Maybe Ubuntu?
Im running Ubuntu on x86 hardware, but know its good for Mac too... have you considered it?
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11-04-2006, 11:37 PM #6Local tech for Los Angeles
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Ive herd allot about Ubuntu and never used it.
I was considering the mac for some very low profile sites or an old AMD K6/2 500mhz... I believe the mac was a 450mhz, not sure about the performance issues.
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11-05-2006, 05:24 AM #7Web Hosting Master
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OS X server is very capable and fun to play with. I suggest picking up a copy and playing around with it.
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11-05-2006, 08:03 AM #8Web Hosting Master
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I can recommend 'grokthis.net' aka Grokthis for Mac Mini dedicated servers.
I have personal experience with this company and they are good, fast setup, nice brand new Mac Mini's + a good network.EuroVPS VPS Hosting - Virtual Private Servers | Web Hosting | Dedicated Servers
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11-05-2006, 01:47 PM #9Newbie
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I run OSX based servers.
It depends on what you want to use it for. You mention having an old G4, do you want to use this?
If you are looking for enterpirse grade Mac servers, OSX Server is what you will need to consider.
If not plain old OSX is fine (it's Unix after all!) A Quick google for Mac Mini server will help....
Basically, web hosting, e-mail, DNS, PHP, Perl, mySQL etc. are all possible with any Mac and normal OSX. It will be rock solid, and any old Mac will work (if performance is not an issue)
Hope this helps
Dan
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11-06-2006, 07:20 AM #10Disabled
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why mac?
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