[G4] Using a Mac as a Media Server

[John Baltutis]

On 2/12/10, RICHARD NORTHOUSE <rnorthouse at wi.rr.com> wrote:
>
> I am in the initial stages of trying to develop a home theatre system
> with a Mac. I guess one might call the Mac in this capacity,  a Media Server
>??
>
> My goal is for the Mac to store my Cd's, and perhaps videos -- but I
> am not sure on the storage aspect -- I don't have a good feel for how
> much disk space that would require and furthermore -- what are the
> advantages of storing the videos?  I understand the advantages of
> storing my music Cd's but I am not sure with the videos?
>
> The ultimate goal is to have my Mac be the focal point of the multi-
> media system. I have a G5 that I can use for the project. It consists
> of a dual 2.0GHz processor, 1.75 GB of memory, 1000 GB of hard drive
> and a 500 GB drive for back-ups.

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