[nylug-talk] Slim home server for samba and subversion (and possibly IMAP)

[Henning Follmann]

On Mon, May 05, 2008 at 12:53:59PM -0400, Alexander L. Belikoff wrote:
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> As I said, my server is a full-blown PC (more specifically, an Asus
> Pundit -
> http://reviews.cnet.com/barebones-pcs/asus-pundit-p1-ah2/4505-11485_7-32143199.html
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> I just think that for the 3 tasks I mentioned, it might be an overkill
> in all 3 aspects (in descending order):
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> - - power consumption
> - - noise
> - - footprint
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I f that is your concern, I actually can recommend a Mac Mini.
I use it in asimilar setting (I actually run more on it than what you
are) and it performs great.

used distro: Debian for PPC

The new Mac Minis are Intel, but you might even look into buying a used
one. A new one starts at $600 and that might be a bit too much for this
task. But a ppc you might be able to get for around $200, just shop around. 

> I understand there are many options - this is exactly why I started this
> thread in the first place: instead of re-inventing the wheel, I want to
> hear about other people's experiences.

I like the little mac mini, especially because it is small and quiet.
Still it is quite powerful for such a small package.
And it comes with a gigabit ethernet adapter. 

> 
> Once again, nothing in my current setup is problematic. It *works*. But
> I'm just curious, whether it indeed is a case of commuting to the
> grocery store using a Cessna.

never done that ...

Henning
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