Upgrading my Dual core g5 desktop to osx server

My question is simple. I am debating upgrading my existing desktop to osx server. Is it possible to do this and not loose any software and or user accounts? If it is not possible I could go down the route of darwin.

You've posted in the wrong forum. Post your question here: http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=96.
Unless your computer will be used in a fairly large network as the main server there's little point in installing OS X Server and incurring the additional costs.

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Quote from: Henry on 14-November-08, 13:32:48
I forgot to add, clear CMOS wouldn't hurt before you start it up after the CPU change.
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MOVED: Upgrading From Dual Core to Quad Core on an MSI 7246 Power Up Edition

This topic has been moved to Intel P4/Celeron boards.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=121542.0

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         See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.
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Apple support for Lion - any Xeon
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