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i have an ipad and i would like to run a personal server on it... but how?

by kome 2y ago

HenryBemis 2y ago
Good luck to that.. For a similar need, I turned to a small, portable device, that runs on battery (but not a laptop) to run 24/7. I got a couple of ipads, but since I can't install some OS that I want (without jumping a million hoops). So I got myself a HP Elite X2, second-hand, and it is GREAT. Then I wanted a second one, I couldn't find another HP Elite X2 (at the same price) so I got a Dell Latitude 2-in-1 (basically a Win tablet). Basically I want something to run 24/5, so even if there is a power disruption (maintenance on building, etc.) my downtime would be the 2-3 minutes until my router/wifi reconnects. (we get some once every couple of weeks and a desktop wouldn't reboot)(and I didn't want a laptop as I don't want any fans/movable/mechanical components). I've build custom base to keep them upright --> =|=|= so they can 'breathe' well, and stay cool. I also got a KVM so I got all my devices hooked on it, so when I do need to do some work on them I can do it with my big screen/keyboard/mouse. I only remember to dust them every couple of weeks, and they are golden!
Zambyte 2y ago
The easiest way is to start lobbying against this malpractice.
- carlosjobim 2y ago
  Is that easier than buying another device to use as a server?
  - Zambyte 2y ago
    That won't make your iPad into a server.
    - carlosjobim 2y ago
      Is there a limit to how spoilt grown up people can become?
      - Zambyte 2y ago
        Are you talking about people who buy new hardware to replace what isn't broken, or people who expect to be able to use hardware they own within its functional capacity?
        carlosjobim 2y ago
        I talk about people refusing to buy one of the thousands of options available that are suited for their needs and say it is easier to lobby politicians than buying the correct device.
        Zambyte 2y ago
        kome asked how to run an iPad as a personal server. Buying something that is not an iPad to use as a server instead will not make an iPad a server. Of course lobbying politicians is an absurd path to running an iPad as a server, but the other options I know of are becoming a politician and campaigning against large corporations, or advocating for change and getting enough people to care that politicians bend to the will of the people rather than the corporations. Out of the three options, writing a check to buy legal change seems to be the easiest way. Do you know of any other ways I haven't mentioned to use an iPad as a server? Or are you sticking to the "you're holding it wrong" approach?
        carlosjobim 2y ago
        > Or are you sticking to the "you're holding it wrong" approach? Yes, I will stick to that approach. Let's move things forward, life is short. My motorcycle has a front wheel and is therefore technically a wheelbarrow. If Yamaha is not interested in helping me transform it into a functional wheelbarrow, should I lobby congress or maybe hold the president hostage, or should I go out and buy one of the many quality wheelbarrows on sale – even if none of them are from the brand Yamaha that I personally prefer?
cpach 2y ago
I would love to be able to do this as well. In reality I’m afraid there are lots of obstacles in the way. Too bad really, being able to do this would be so cool.
EasyMark 2y ago
I don't think there is a way. maybe if you root it you can open up ports and stuff. Have you bothered looking into that?

i have an ipad and i would like to run a personal server on it... but how?

by kome 2y ago

i have an ipad and i would like to run a personal server on it... but how?

Good luck to that.. For a similar need, I turned to a small, portable device, that runs on battery (but not a laptop) to run 24/7. I got a couple of ipads, but since I can't install some OS that I want (without jumping a million hoops). So I got myself a HP Elite X2, second-hand, and it is GREAT. Then I wanted a second one, I couldn't find another HP Elite X2 (at the same price) so I got a Dell Latitude 2-in-1 (basically a Win tablet). Basically I want something to run 24/5, so even if there is a power disruption (maintenance on building, etc.) my downtime would be the 2-3 minutes until my router/wifi reconnects. (we get some once every couple of weeks and a desktop wouldn't reboot)(and I didn't want a laptop as I don't want any fans/movable/mechanical components). I've build custom base to keep them upright --> =|=|= so they can 'breathe' well, and stay cool. I also got a KVM so I got all my devices hooked on it, so when I do need to do some work on them I can do it with my big screen/keyboard/mouse. I only remember to dust them every couple of weeks, and they are golden!

Zambyte 2y ago

The easiest way is to start lobbying against this malpractice.

carlosjobim 2y ago
Is that easier than buying another device to use as a server?
- Zambyte 2y ago
  That won't make your iPad into a server.
  - carlosjobim 2y ago
    Is there a limit to how spoilt grown up people can become?
    - Zambyte 2y ago
      Are you talking about people who buy new hardware to replace what isn't broken, or people who expect to be able to use hardware they own within its functional capacity?
      - carlosjobim 2y ago
        I talk about people refusing to buy one of the thousands of options available that are suited for their needs and say it is easier to lobby politicians than buying the correct device.
        Zambyte 2y ago
        kome asked how to run an iPad as a personal server. Buying something that is not an iPad to use as a server instead will not make an iPad a server. Of course lobbying politicians is an absurd path to running an iPad as a server, but the other options I know of are becoming a politician and campaigning against large corporations, or advocating for change and getting enough people to care that politicians bend to the will of the people rather than the corporations. Out of the three options, writing a check to buy legal change seems to be the easiest way. Do you know of any other ways I haven't mentioned to use an iPad as a server? Or are you sticking to the "you're holding it wrong" approach?
        carlosjobim 2y ago
        > Or are you sticking to the "you're holding it wrong" approach? Yes, I will stick to that approach. Let's move things forward, life is short. My motorcycle has a front wheel and is therefore technically a wheelbarrow. If Yamaha is not interested in helping me transform it into a functional wheelbarrow, should I lobby congress or maybe hold the president hostage, or should I go out and buy one of the many quality wheelbarrows on sale – even if none of them are from the brand Yamaha that I personally prefer?

cpach 2y ago

I would love to be able to do this as well. In reality I’m afraid there are lots of obstacles in the way. Too bad really, being able to do this would be so cool.

EasyMark 2y ago

I don't think there is a way. maybe if you root it you can open up ports and stuff. Have you bothered looking into that?