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Vulpes Velox writes:

> I think the problem there is ppl make largely pointless differences
> between the two... the only difference between a server and desktop,
> is a desktop needs support sound cards and a the kernel level stuff
> for GL.

There are dramatic differences between servers and desktops, and they
should not be confused.  Anything that runs well as a desktop will make
a mediocre or poor server, and vice versa.  This is inevitable because
of the very different requirements of each type of computer.

-- 
Anthony