--- Forwarded Message from "Ross, Andrew" <[log in to unmask]> --- >From: "Ross, Andrew" <[log in to unmask]> >To: "'Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum'" <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: RE: #5688 Suggestions for a new server? >Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 11:58:46 -0400 ------------------ Hi, Chajia: If you're using all Apple machines in your lab, it might make sense to have an Apple server -- running either AppleShare IP or OSX Server. Both OS's use a GUI -- graphic user interface, and are more robust than WindowsNT. We spec'ed out a 100+ GB server for our lab at around $10,000.00 -- G4 500MHz, 1 GB RAM, etc. If you're only serving audio files, you can probably get away with less space, provided you've got some means of archiving your audio (CD or tape backup). We use MP3s -- there are a number of inexpensive audio editing tools (for clipping and compressing) on the market. If I can provide more info off-list, please don't hesitate to contact me. a. Andrew F. Ross, Ph.D Director, Multimedia Language Lab G15 Puryear Hall University of Richmond, VA 23173 Tel: (804) 287-6838 [log in to unmask] "Worrying about a large institution, especially when it has computers, is like worrying about a large gorilla, especially when it's on fire." -- Bruce Sterling -----Original Message----- From: LLTI-Editor [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 8:44 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: #5688 Suggestions for a new server? --- Forwarded Message from "Fatima Chajia" <[log in to unmask]> --- >From: "Fatima Chajia" <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Suggestions for a new server? >Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 19:27:40 GMT ------------------ Hi y'all, We have a small computer lab in our dept. It has 25 machines (Apple). We are considering purchasing a new server, a server fast enough and with enough memory to handle a lot of audio files (were are planning to digitze the tapes that accompany the textbooks: Dos Mundos, Deux Mondes, En Contacto, C'Est Ca, Kontakte). We do not have a technician and therefore we are looking for a server that can be used and networked easily by an average lab director( myself!). Any suggestions? Thanks for your help in this matter. Fatima Fatima Chajia, Ph.D Dept of Foreign Languages 358 T.T. Allain Southern University and A&M Baton Rouge, LA 70813 (225) 771-3030 (office) _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.