What schools want to pay that much for a server? A sub-$1000 server appliance would be FAR more appropriate for that market.
On the contrary, I know of at least a half dozen schools just in the local vicinity that would kill to have something like this. I don't know about other areas, but Washington State has a technology program that will cover up to 90% of server and communications equipment for public schools. Add in the fact that Apple is practically in bed with the education market and you're looking at the possibility of the low end Xserve at a cost to the school of $250. Makes me (almost) wish I worked for a school district again.:)
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On the contrary, I know of at least a half dozen schools just in the local vicinity that would kill to have something like this. I don't know about other areas, but Washington State has a technology program that will cover up to 90% of server and communications equipment for public schools. Add in the fact that Apple is practically in bed with the education market and you're looking at the possibility of the low end Xserve at a cost to the school of $250. Makes me (almost) wish I worked for a school district again.