Old Server to be repurposed

HP ML350 G5 Server.
Windows Server 2003 installed.
product model number 459262-005
Twin Quad Core processors at 2.66 Ghz.
3 GB RAM - DDR2
4x146 GB 10K drives, RAID
Tape drive with SCSI card.
Graphics ATI ES1000 16 MB
O.K., so I'm new to this forum as the date will show. I have repurposed and re done numerous computers and HP printers, mostly 4050 and 4100 for people to reuse. They last.
But, I was gifted with the server and well, with Windows Server 2003, it has a limited time to be used for anything and I can't seer buying a newer version. That costs!
I was thinking of repurposing it for a storage source and constantly remotely avaliable unit for our P2P net. But what I'm wondering is if it is possible to get faster RAM (DDR3 instead of the DDR2) and if those processors are upgradeable or do I need to replace the motherboard.
And I'll just remove the SCSI card and tape drive, never gonna use those anyway.
And if that's not enough, would it work to put in a Windows version, 7 or 8, or would Linux be better?
Neat little challenge project, but assistance or advice is needed.
Have I left anything out?
Thanks every one.
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Hi:
I can answer one of your questions.
You cannot change the memory to DDR3 without replacing the motherboard.
Probably the processor(s) can be upgraded but I don't know much about servers.
I recommend you also post your question in the HP Business Support Forum -- ML Servers section.
http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/ProLiant-Servers-ML-DL-SL/bd-p/itrc-264#.UcpDWdco7Gg

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