Hardware

[weekendsrule32]

Does the new mac mini run osx server 10.6 okay for home use? Or is a faster computer, like an imac, necessary?

 

[pdjudd]

Does the new mac mini run osx server 10.6 okay for home use? Or is a faster computer, like an imac, necessary?

Apple mentions that the Mini makes a nice server - in fact it easily meets the requirements for SL Server (providing of course, you don’t intend to use it for anything that would require dual ethernet interfaces).

Should be just fine.

 

[weekendsrule32]

ok. now is snow leopard server also a os, like snow leopard, as in web browsing and such.

 

[Chaszmyr]

Snow Leopard Server is also an OS, yes. However, I am getting the impression that Snow Leopard Server is not for you. The standard version of OSX is more than capable for most standard server functions, and basically if you're not certain you need the Server version, it's probably better if you don't have it.

With that said, if you want it click here about Apple's OSX Server Evaluation program.

 

[weekendsrule32]

I do need the extra functionality, i am just deciding whether to just install it on my imac and use it as a server and occasional computer, or have a seperate mac mini.

 

[Chaszmyr]

OSX Server doesn't require much of a computer unless you're using the Server for something specific that is bogging down the machine. It requires 2gb of RAM as opposed to standard Snow Leopard's 1gb, but that's really the only significant difference.

 

[weekendsrule32]

ok thanks for the help. One more thing, the link you sent me; i'm using this for my home, so do you think they would figure it out when i lie about my "business"?