Q: Can I use a g5 as a server?

Have a G5, dual 2GHz, with 2.5 GB RAM. Currently running a Mini, iPad 3rd gen & 2 iPhones (both 4S). Am considering using G5 as a server. Is it doable, and if so, how? (Also have an old blue & white G3, if that can be useful.) Right now, the G5 is also used through the Mini's screen sharing to give me access to some legacy apps (Photoshop 8 and it's brethren).

PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Sep 7, 2013 7:50 AM

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by DieselFuelForLife,

DieselFuelForLife Sep 7, 2013 11:01 AM in response to Srturneraz
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Sep 7, 2013 11:01 AM in response to Srturneraz

Its doable but the G5 models consume a LOT of power even at idle.

Just turn on Internet sharing and Airport in your Mini.
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BDAqua Sep 7, 2013 11:31 AM in response to Srturneraz
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Sep 7, 2013 11:31 AM in response to Srturneraz

Just to add...

In System Pteferences>Sharing, you'll see several choices of what kind of Sharing you can serve, like File Sharing.
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