Can a Mac running OS X Server be converted to just regular OS X?

I am considering buying a Mac Mini; it is configured to run OS X Server, but I was wondering if this can be overwritten just with regular OS X? I ask because whilst I am attracted to the spec of the Mini in question, I don't intend using it as a server. Do I indeed need to overwrite the OS, as I know that Server comes with all of the regular OS apps, etc.
Thanks in anticipation of any advice given. :)

Yes, it can. You can simply remove the Server app, all OS X Server really is is a GUI for existing UNIX software. You don't need to reformat & reinstall.

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