Mac OS X Server?

[martinatkinson]

Hello!

I am interested in starting my own website hosted on my PowerMac G4. I am wanting to get Mac OS X server. I know I can run it with regular Mac OS X but I am not Apache guru...

Problem is I only have one computer and can not afford to get another one just for my server. So what I am wondering is if I can install OS X server on my existing PowerMac and still run everyday software such as Photoshop, GoLive, Mail and just use it like regular OS X?

Is the only difference in OS X server is that it has GUI Apache control panels?

Thanks for your help!

Albert

[zerorex]

Thats not the only differerance. Server is greared more for system adminsitration and will have alot more options in areas beyond just apache. As far as application compatiblity, you should be able to run anythign on server that you do on the client. The question is do you want to. I dont knwo how much traffic you are expecting, but it is very possible that it will interfear with your day to day use of your machine. Also, depending on your connectivity provider, it is possible they may frown on you using your connection to power a server. The better alternitive if you cant afford a proper server setup would be to find some reasonably priced webhosting and go that route. I can recommend linuxwebhost.com. They are cheap and relyable.

[martinatkinson]

Hello!

Thanks for your reply. I suppose I should just wait until I can afford to get a G4 server right? That way, it comes with OS X server pre-installed and I can run my other computer as normal system.

Is there anything else (hardware or software) that I should look into getting when I purchase the G4 server?

Thanks again!

Albert

[zerorex]

you just need to be sure that the connection you are using is going to handle the amount of traffic you are expecting. For instance, a standard consumer DSL line is not going to be relyable, or wide enough to support a moderately popular site.

[martinatkinson]

Hello!

Yes, I am looking into a more powerful line. Which is the fastest line you can get? Also, is a T3 line faster or slower then a T1 line?

Of course, this is looking into the next year since they do not even have DSL in my area. But, if they do not have DSL would they still have the high speed "T" lines available in my area?

Thanks again for your help!

Albert

[xaqintosh]

I'm pretty sure T3 is faster than T1, but they are both incredibly expensive

[martinatkinson]

Hello!

What would you say would be a good speed for average site load while being somewhat cheap?

Thanks!

Albert

[xaqintosh]

I'm pretty sure T1 would be the best, although it is not as fast as T3 it is probably cheaper, but that depends on how much you want to spend per month