Mac OS X Server Free with Mac Pro?
With the release of the new Mac Pro, it appears that Apple UK Store is offering Mac OS X 10.4 Server (10-Client) for free with the purchase of a new Mac Pro.
The Mac OS X Server software typically costs 349 for the 10-Client version at the UK Store, while the Unlimited-Client typically costs 699. On the Mac Pro order form, however, the OS X Server 10-Client is a free upgrade, with the Unlimited Client discounted to 349.
In fact, this discounted option is reflected in all of the European stores, but U.S/Canada customers still have to pay full retail price.
Since there has been no official announcement of this "deal", it remains possible this may be an error on Apple's website... so readers should order at their own risk.
The Mac OS X Server software typically costs 349 for the 10-Client version at the UK Store, while the Unlimited-Client typically costs 699. On the Mac Pro order form, however, the OS X Server 10-Client is a free upgrade, with the Unlimited Client discounted to 349.
In fact, this discounted option is reflected in all of the European stores, but U.S/Canada customers still have to pay full retail price.
Since there has been no official announcement of this "deal", it remains possible this may be an error on Apple's website... so readers should order at their own risk.
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63 months ago
I would say it's a error. There is no way Mac OS X Server could be for free.
63 months ago
This is totally sweet! Wish they'd offer server up at a discount for those of us who already sprung for the Mac Pro...
63 months ago
I like it. I'd like to do some domain type stuff in my house. But I really don't want to have to BUY server for it. Maybe Apple just wants to make Server more accesable for IT admins who want to fool around with it. If I'm using it personally and am rather comfortable using it -- it's more likely that I'll recommend it for the office/company I work for/with -- and throw in a purchase of an XServe/XRAID to boot. I think it's smart.
63 months ago
Would be nice if this was true & US customers got the same deal. I work in an elementary school district and only use Macs. This can help save us money. While we already get a discount for this for being aschool, it's not that much of a discount.
I kinda like Mac OS X Server. Makes administering users and stuff like that easier. However, Remote Desktop is a little too "Big Brother"-ish for me.
I kinda like Mac OS X Server. Makes administering users and stuff like that easier. However, Remote Desktop is a little too "Big Brother"-ish for me.
63 months ago
Finally some consideration of European users. I feel bad for other consumers. But still I'm sure the european version was originally three quarters more expensive than the american equivalent.
63 months ago
I kinda like Mac OS X Server. Makes administering users and stuff like that easier. However, Remote Desktop is a little too "Big Brother"-ish for me.
What do you care if you're Big Brother? ;)
63 months ago
I would think half the IT industry would fail if it weren't for remote desktop.
-=|Mgkwho
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63 months ago
Legally, if we were to buy this - Apple can't turn around and say "it was a mistake" because we have it in black and white and it would be on all payment and order forms.
Weird. Lots of mistakes at the website recently.
Weird. Lots of mistakes at the website recently.
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