[X4U] .Mac/Mobile Me vs. iCloud

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Comments from Jeff and Neil have been spot-on.

But the answer *might* be different if we knew more about your intended usage.

For instance, is your web content intended for only a handful of close family and friends? Or are you expecting a large volume of traffic from complete strangers?

Enjoy,

Jim

Sent from my iPad

On Mar 14, 2012, at 12:02 PM, Jeff Carruthers <jeff at carruthers.com> wrote:

> 
> On Mar 14, 2012, at 2:13 PM, Winston MacKelvie wrote:
> 
>> Can one use a Mac as a server and as a working computer? (iMac Intel 2007).
>> 
>> If yes is there a down side? And if no, can my iWeb web pages be uploaded to any regular server?
>> 
>> Thx,
>> 
>> Winston
> 
> Wilson: a server is a computer that you use primarily for feeding content on to the web and it should be a stand-alone device. The server would allow external types of access that you would want to shield your day-to-day computer from allowing. In my experience, I would keep the two functions separate. You would also need a fixed IP address to operate a server of your own, which is usually an extra expense, plus have sufficient bandwidth to handle external web requests.
> 
> As for your iWeb web pages, it's simpler and cheaper to use an external web hosting service. Depending on your ISP, you might even have access to web storage as part of your internet service. If the web pages have been designed properly, they should work on any server, although you need to customize links to work on the server you use.
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> Jeff
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