I want to have a device that can run 24*7 for receiving mail and do some other important tasks. Please tell me what kind of device would be the proper choice for this: a workstation or a server?

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A server. Seriously. It's that simple. HP.com, Dell.com and Sun.com have some great hardware just waiting for you. Go check out what they offer in your price range and performance needs and have a blast. =)

Also, check out this ServerFault thread about "What are the Benefits of Server Hardware?"

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