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waste · 05-22-2002, 08:34 AM

i'm thinking about getting an Xserve, anyone test these out yet?
if you have no clue what i'm talking about

http://www.apple.com/xserve/

i think the only problem would be getting the HD's to keep up with the rest of the system, what do you guys think?

Amputate Your Head · 05-22-2002, 08:36 AM

why do you want one?

waste · 05-22-2002, 08:39 AM

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Originally posted by Amputate Your Head
why do you want one?

cause i heard of this thing called the internet and you can be a millionaire overnight if you put these website things up.

nah maybe some non-adult stuff i don't think the HD's could handle the adult traffic i would push through there

mike503 · 05-22-2002, 08:48 AM

why not buy a normal server then.. so you can handle anything. don't get some floofy mac unless you live in san francisco, enjoy rollerblading and your day job is a hairstylist.

Amputate Your Head · 05-22-2002, 08:48 AM

I'm frightened of anything with that apple logo on it.

Amputate Your Head · 05-22-2002, 08:49 AM

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Originally posted by mike503
why not buy a normal server then.. so you can handle anything. don't get some floofy mac unless you live in san francisco, enjoy rollerblading and your day job is a hairstylist.

ROFL!!!

Wiredoctor · 05-22-2002, 08:56 AM

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Originally posted by mike503
why not buy a normal server then.. so you can handle anything. don't get some floofy mac unless you live in san francisco, enjoy rollerblading and your day job is a hairstylist.

LMAO...now that is some funny shit

waste · 05-22-2002, 08:58 AM

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Originally posted by mike503
I live in san francisco, I enjoy rollerblading and my day job is a hairstylist.

hey now this isn't a dating service

waste · 05-22-2002, 08:59 AM

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Originally posted by Amputate Your Head
I'm frightened of anything with that apple logo on it.

why is that amp?

mike503 · 05-22-2002, 09:02 AM

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Originally posted by waste

why is that amp?

because they make transparent computers as their last resort to try to sucker in innocent prissy consumers into buying their non-PC systems. the only thing macs may be good for is graphics, music/video recording/editing, and recording your boyfriend's phone numbers in some MacBathHouseScheduler(tm) program..

mike503 · 05-22-2002, 09:03 AM

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Originally posted by waste

hey now this isn't a dating service

damn.. well want to buy a mac?

Pornwolf · 05-22-2002, 09:07 AM

LOL "...recording your boyfreinds phone numbers!" That's funny.

Seriously though, most average servers can adequately handle even porn traffic so you are better off not paying that 300% markup that is put on the Mac equipment. It looks very cool though, but why would you NEED a cool looking server? You don't. Buy 2 servers for what that costs!

waste · 05-22-2002, 09:08 AM

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Originally posted by mike503

because they make transparent computers as their last resort to try to sucker in innocent prissy consumers into buying their non-PC systems. the only thing macs may be good for is graphics, music/video recording/editing, and recording your boyfriend's phone numbers in some MacBathHouseScheduler(tm) program..

dude i didn't ask for a platform war, i asked what you thought of the server.

and last time i checked apple did a great job of sucking in ppl with the iMac, when is the last time compaq or dell actually won adwards for the way thier computers look?

yopu just said that macs are good for graphics, music and video stuff (given they aren't an SGI) so who is to say they won't be the future big swinging dicks of the server biz, come on now you can't be that stupid hell they aren't Cray supercomputers but it's as close as my budget is gonna allow

mike503 · 05-22-2002, 09:08 AM

last i saw, macs don't fit in racks either. if you're gonna get a server, do it right =)

mike503 · 05-22-2002, 09:12 AM

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Originally posted by waste

dude i didn't ask for a platform war, i asked what you thought of the server.

and last time i checked apple did a great job of sucking in ppl with the iMac, when is the last time compaq or dell actually won adwards for the way thier computers look?

yopu just said that macs are good for graphics, music and video stuff (given they aren't an SGI) so who is to say they won't be the future big swinging dicks of the server biz, come on now you can't be that stupid hell they aren't Cray supercomputers but it's as close as my budget is gonna allow

i'm just giving you crap =)

it's true that compaq and dell don't win awards for their designs. maybe it's because they're too busy producing the top selling pc's on the market? when you're getting a computer (even moreso for a server) you *must* look for function over form. your server should look as plain as possible. it's there to SERVE.. not look pretty.

Amputate Your Head · 05-22-2002, 09:12 AM

...and so the whirlpool of insanity and chaos begins to spiral...

ever downward...

mike503 · 05-22-2002, 09:17 AM

you should be able to buy decent equipment for a low price nowadays anyway. but hey, you could be the pioneer of the macintosh server market, give it a try

waste · 05-22-2002, 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by mike503

i'm just giving you crap =)

it's true that compaq and dell don't win awards for their designs. maybe it's because they're too busy producing the top selling pc's on the market? when you're getting a computer (even moreso for a server) you *must* look for function over form. your server should look as plain as possible. it's there to SERVE.. not look pretty.

yea but if you look at when the recession was in a big slump you'll see oinly 2 computer companies were actually making a profit apple and dell, dell because of the price wars and apple because of design and easy of use. and don't be fooled i looked the system over a good bit, management software seems really nice, and since i already have alot of expierience with Mac OS X server it can get things done faster then i would on a freebsd or redhat server, i just think of the look as an extra added bonus

waste · 05-22-2002, 09:20 AM

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Originally posted by Amputate Your Head
...and so the whirlpool of insanity and chaos begins to spiral...

ever downward...

AMP i asked once PUT DOWN THE PIPE next time i'm gonna send you to rehab

VeriSexy · 05-22-2002, 09:23 AM

When your buy something from apple your paying 1K for the apple logo on the front. =P

If you want a server appliance get a Raq550. I use to hate them after getting a raq3i myself 2 years ago. (Way over expensive with outdated hardware) They seemed to have changed their ways. Starting at $1700

http://www.cobalt.com/about/press/2002/020513.html

Try www.acmemicro.com and get a system with supermicro 1U chasis and motherboard. P3T system with at least a gig of ram for under 1K

My 2 cents =) I learned allot by spending more than I need to on hardware.

05-22-2002, 08:34 AM	#1
waste Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baltimore Posts: 770	need server opinions i'm thinking about getting an Xserve, anyone test these out yet? if you have no clue what i'm talking about http://www.apple.com/xserve/ i think the only problem would be getting the HD's to keep up with the rest of the system, what do you guys think?

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VeriSexy Join The Royal Family Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 25,463	When your buy something from apple your paying 1K for the apple logo on the front. =P If you want a server appliance get a Raq550. I use to hate them after getting a raq3i myself 2 years ago. (Way over expensive with outdated hardware) They seemed to have changed their ways. Starting at $1700 http://www.cobalt.com/about/press/2002/020513.html Try www.acmemicro.com and get a system with supermicro 1U chasis and motherboard. P3T system with at least a gig of ram for under 1K My 2 cents =) I learned allot by spending more than I need to on hardware. __________________ Looking for a KICK ASS TEEN SPONSOR? Check out ROYAL CASH - THE KING OF TEEN! Incredible webmaster tools FHGs, Morphing Blog and RSS Feeds, Embedded FLV & WMV Videos. With TOP RATIO Sites like TeenStarsOnly.com - Earn $$ with our New Site & Bonus Payouts!! ATMovs.com \| iTeenVideo.com \| TeenSexMovs.com \| TeenSexMania.com

05-22-2002, 08:36 AM	#2
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05-22-2002, 09:07 AM	#12
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	LOL "...recording your boyfreinds phone numbers!" That's funny. Seriously though, most average servers can adequately handle even porn traffic so you are better off not paying that 300% markup that is put on the Mac equipment. It looks very cool though, but why would you NEED a cool looking server? You don't. Buy 2 servers for what that costs!

05-22-2002, 09:12 AM	#16
Amputate Your Head There can be only one Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 39,075	...and so the whirlpool of insanity and chaos begins to spiral... ever downward...