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<p>Eric,</p> <p>Took your suggestion and peeked at those items. Way beyond what I need and it compounds the too-much-hardware issue. But thanks.</p>

<p>If the network thing doesn't work out then I thing Craigslist is a great idea.</p>

<p>^Is there anything special needed to create a file server, like specific software or operating sysstem?</p>

<p>I run an old Dell with XP Professional for a few specific apps and an HP scanner so let's please drop the whole Windows <> Apple snooze fest because it just doesn't apply to my original question. My thinking now is veering towards putting the old box in the garage, connecting it to the network, and running it as a backup server to my new machine and the various laptops in the household. What I don't like about this is the unnecessary constant use of electricity but it would facilitate easy backups, which does have value.</p>

<p>Thanks for the responses everyone.</p> <p>I have ZERO interest in running windows!</p> <p>I also have a Nikon film scanner that works well with the machine but somehow that scenario feels like a bunch of underutilized hardware sitting there.</p>

<p>Because of the never-ending upgrade cycle, I now own two mac pros: a early-2007 and mid-2010 which will effectively replace the 2007 as my work station. The older machine is frozen with Snow Leopard due to logic board limitations, hence the newer machine (Mavericks). But it still runs great, has 16GB of RAM and 4 internal drives. My other current hardware includes both a 4-bay and 2-bay external drive enclosure, an Epson 3800 and a two monitor setup.</p> <p>I want to utilize the older machine in an efficient manner but I'm not that versed in what role it could best serve. I do not need my entire archive on-line and don't have a need for a media server and don't completely understand how to implement a server either. The old machine can only run LR 4 but the newer one has LR 5 (both have CS6) and I feel that limits the role it can play, but maybe you have more informed ideas for me to consider.</p> <p>Looking forward to hearing your ideas!</p>

<p>David is highly recommended here....</p>

<p>Jerry,</p> <p>Geez, give Mike a break already! He's describing a (possible) mechanical problem, not asking for help in figuring out how best to shoot a moving subject with a camera he's not familiar with.</p> <p>If you've never experienced <em>any</em> kind of mechanical hiccup while shooting "for money", you're most likely a weekend warrior, not a professional.</p>

<p>Jerry,</p> <p>Geez, give Mike a break already! He's describing a (possible) mechanical problem, not asking for help in figuring out how best to shoot a moving subject with a camera he's not familiar with.</p> <p>If you've never experienced <em>any</em> kind of mechanical hiccup while shooting "for money", you're most likely a weekend warrior, not a professional.</p>