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  1. S

    NAS vs. Mac server: Functionality test/differences

    Hello! What are the benefits and differences between using a NAS vs. a Mac server? I was recently listening to Todd Olthoff and the MPU podcast where they talk about NAS and a Mac server, and much of what they described was similar. What the benefits of each, which one did you opt for and why?
  2. mccaffertee

    IS A 100% Apple Media Center Possible?

    THE GOAL: A seamless 100% Apple multi-media setup built on/around Apples software and hardware (if possible). CURRENTLY: - 75" LG Smart TV and an Apple TV. We have about 40,000+ pictures, 500 home videos and 20,000+ songs between me and my wife - right now we play them through the Apple TV...
  3. fhturner

    Optimizing AFP (yes, AFP) over WAN & LAN

    Hey Everybody— Professionally, I run a lot of servers for my consulting clients; and personally, I have a pair of geographically separated servers w/ RAIDs for media that I like to move content between to mirror them. Server-wise, although it's dated, I really like running Mac OS X Server...