Another is an iMac server for FileMaker Pro database software. A third system is used as an experimental server, and still another as a development server. The hardware requirements for successful serving are minimal. Within limits, virtually any recently manufactured computer can be set up as a server. Servers are usually up and running 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Reliability is critical.
You need minimal hardware and software to serve on the Web. But if you are using a telephone modem for Web access, you probably won't want to become a server site. It is very difficult to keep a site up and running all the time on a telephone modem. As of this writing, you really need a dedicated line to serve effectively. UNL owns all of the IP address numbers that start with 129.93.