with reference to lion server.
OS X mountain lion is installed by default with the Mountain lion
server PLUGIN mounted. this will, by apple be configured as a standard
mode but on first launch of the server app, will ask if you want to
create workgroups, etc. you don't have to use the server portion.
with reference to the mac itself, because apple make systems that are
now impossible for an end user to upgrade and this is now confirmed by
apple through the new iMac, macbook air, macbook pro retina models,
etc, you must order your machine with a spec you know you're going to
need, otherwise you're stuffed, because the ram is built to the logic
board as soldered components and not user replaceable.
the server edition mac mini is a good solution if you want dual drives
for storage, my best advice is to maximise the performance of the mac
mini by cpu upgrade on the apple store, ram upgrade etc and go from there.
lew
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On 20 Jan 2013, at 04:43, John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Welcome to the list.
Unless you have specific reasons for it or a particular need, I
don't know why you would opt for Lion Server. VoiceOver is
compatible, but I would think you'd want the standard OS. Again,
unless you have the need and desire for a server.
Secondly, the question about the need for a monitor is a
controversial one. Some will claim you don't need a monitor, while
others will tell you that you do need one. From my personal
experience with a July 2011 Mac Mini, I needed to trick the Mini into
thinking it has a monitor for it to work properly. Without one, I
had several issues that made it difficult to use.
Lastly, again, there might be debate about this, but 8 GB of RAM
is better than 4. I have noticed a big difference in my most recent
systems going from 4 to 8 GB of RAM in them.
Take Care
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On Jan 19, 2013, at 11:17 PM, Craig <facecraig@xxxxxxxxx
<mailto:facecraig@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Hello everyone,
I am new to the list.
I am a windows and Jaws user.I am considering getting a Mac computer
to learn the Apple OS and possibly making the switch.
I have iOS devices.
I am looking at the Mac mini with Lion Server 2.0GHz quad-core Intel
Core i7.
I was considering getting that computer and using my TV as a
monitor.But, do I have to use that computer with a monitor?Would
Voiceover still work even if I do not have a monitor connected?
What about the differences between Lion Server and regular Mountain
Lion as it relates to voiceover stability?Is one preferred over the
other?
I am only considering Lion Server because I could get a good deal
with the Mac mini running that OS.
For faster and optimum performance, is there a big difference
between 4 or 8 gigs of ram?
Well I hope I did not bombard the list with too many elementary
questions.
Regards.
