[K12OSN] Which server would you prefer?

[Joseph Bishay]

Hello,

I'd like to thank everyone for their responses and comments.  I
certainly learned a lot and it made me realize what does and doesn't
work more clearly.

With respect to the specific recommendation of buying newer hardware,
I certainly understand what you mean.  In this case, I'm not
specifically trying to fix a problem (in which case I could get
approval for the funds) but rather was looking for something to do
with the Proliant server that I got donated for free.  A few
suggestions about exporting /home from the Proliant is an interesting
one, and I think something I may explore.

Thanks again,
Joseph



On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 11:40 AM, Les Mikesell <lesmikesell at gmail.com> wrote:
> Terrell Prude' Jr. wrote:
>>
>> If I were you, I'd just build my own quad-core box and stuff 8GB DRAM and
>> a couple of terabyte drives in it.  Virtually all modern motherboards now
>> come with built-in Gig-E, so that's covered, too.  And this can be done for
>> way less than US $1000.
>
> I actually have to agree with that if it is at all possible.  I've always
> liked to reuse old stuff but even I have to admit that current equipment is
> so much faster and cheaper that is rarely worth the power to keep something
> a few years old running - and that's especially true for 32-bit servers.
>
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>  Les Mikesell
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