[clug-talk] wiring a 1970's era split level

[TekBudda]

> Also, your P4 does not have any of the virtualization extensions present
> in more modern CPUs so running in a VM will be noticeably slower,
> especially for a festively plump OS like server 2003.  Make sure you
> have enough RAM for all the roles that this machine will perform.
> 
> FWIW, my previous home setup was similar to what you are proposing.  I
> have since ditched the dual core server and moved to low power Atoms.  I
> have also ditched Windows from all "server" roles.  I do carry a lab
> with me on my laptop (Vmware workstation) for testing, and that external
> eSata drive is lovely for this.

Essentially that is what I have all the stuff for is for testing & labs 
purposes.  There is only a couple users so no major issues there.  I 
have got a shwack of RAM in a box....I hope it is the right kind.  LOL

Hmmm....maybe I will get rid of the sata drive...i don't know.. will 
decide one of these days.