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A Private server is a machine or virtual machine that is privately administrated. As servers need adequate internet connection, power and can be noisy,〔(Custom designed server ), barebone-based approach.〕 they are often located in a collocation center. Servers are available on the market the same way as laptops or desktops are available and can be purchased by individual already pre-configured. Ordinary desktop computers are not suitable to house in collocation centers as servers have specific form factor that allows them to fit many into a standard rack. This group also includes custom-designed experimental servers, made by hobbyists〔(Custom designed server ), design to maximize performance per watt.〕 Virtual server also offer high degree of freedom, superuser access and low-cost service. == Usage as Server Emulator == *''Private server'' can specifically mean a server emulator, a reimplementation of online game server such as MMORPG genres like World of Warcraft or The Exiled Realm of Arborea. Private machines can be used in various experimental projects such as games under development or various innovative startups.〔citation needed〕 * A private server can put Trojan, viruses, or keystroke logging scripts into user’s unauthorized game client. A user not only risks personal privacy, but also lack of indemnification from law.〔(The closed world of private game servers )〕 * In order to change the dynamic of a game, private server providers sometimes heavily modify the game. Adding or deleting some NPC or skills, increasing or decreasing the game treasures drop rates, modifying the models in the game, or adding some original functions to the game are all examples. * Private servers may have bugs and stability issues due to being outdated. The official release may provide greater stability. * Most private servers have a short life cycle. Running a private server is unconstrained by the law, so private servers can be set up and closed without notifying users. Additionally, a private server provider can suspend or ban any user's account for any reason.〔(Can private servers be a good thing? )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Private server」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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