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In title, can elaborate if needed.

Edit: thanks everyone, I ended up deciding on an m920q for the server.

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[–] Feathercrown 5 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Well, a server has to be running software that, you know, serves stuff. Listens and responds to network requests. They do usually also have different hardware-- no need for an integrated screen or keyboard!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

You can run a media server on your phone. Like running Octoprint to manage 3D printers on your Android phone for example.

Hardware doesn't have anything to do with the distinction.

It is just that people enjoy servers that are reliable. So they buy better or specified hardware for it. Which makes them easier to manage.

[–] Feathercrown 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Right. Any hardware (that can connect to a network) can be a server, but people usually choose to make servers out of certain hardware that they find convenient for the task.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Server hardware is usually designed with quick swapping of parts in mind, and also will often support more CPUs, RAM, and drives than a desktop.

[–] Feathercrown 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Yup. Plus rack mounts!

Unless you're using a laptop as your server. But surely nobody would do that... *quickly hides server laptop behind my back*