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- 2G Mac Pro, 6Gb RAM, Lotsa HD space, 24" Samsung LCD
I currently have a pair of servers in the loft - both reasonably spec'd tower PCs a bit past their prime. One acts as a backup server for my Windows workstation and laptop which backup to it daily - the theory being that if someone breaks in and steals my computer equipment while I'm out, then they won't think to get the ladder out and clamber into the loft, so at least my data is safe ;D The other 'server' hosts a very small website, plus VibeStreamer so I can listen to my music collection over the web. Both run Windows 2003 Server as I'm lucky enough to have a volume license, although as an OS it's complete overkill for my needs.
I was thinking maybe I should buy a Mac Mini, hook it up to a 1Tb external USB drive and go with that as a backup server & web server? It'll use less power than the two servers which I can donate to my nephews & nieces, and it'll probably be bit a bit more friendly towards my Mac Pro. Question is then, can I find a Mac equivalent to VibeStreamer?
Does that sound like a sensible plan? Essentially the thing will be left running unattended 24x7 to do it's thing, with me remotely connecting every once in a while to see if Software Update needs to do anything.
I was thinking maybe I should buy a Mac Mini, hook it up to a 1Tb external USB drive and go with that as a backup server & web server? It'll use less power than the two servers which I can donate to my nephews & nieces, and it'll probably be bit a bit more friendly towards my Mac Pro. Question is then, can I find a Mac equivalent to VibeStreamer?
Does that sound like a sensible plan? Essentially the thing will be left running unattended 24x7 to do it's thing, with me remotely connecting every once in a while to see if Software Update needs to do anything.