Hi

I want to change my pc into a server the pc spec is P4 2ghz 256mb ram 40gig hdd etc...

I need to know what software I need to setup a Linux server on my PC and the good and bad points also how do I get hold of a router is this software or hardware based ?

Any information be helpful and any website links too

Thanks

For installing Linux you just need a computer and the Linux CD's.
A router can be emulated via software.
Otherwise it is a hardware... CISCO is the market leader in this... :)

The linux router project is doing well. You can get more info here .
http://master-www.linuxrouter.org:8080/

Have a great day :)

regards
amar

Hi

I have heard of freebsd is it is that an os I do I need to get linux to use it either way where do I get Linux and Freebsd from ?

Thanks

Hi!
Both FreeBSD and Linux are two different OS's. They are very similar from the end users point of view however they have different kernels.
Both are cool.. :)
You can get redhat linux from
redhat.com
FreeBSD from
freebsd.org

Or try some mall like

linuxmall.com where you can get cheap CD's for starting out... :)

Have a great day :)

regards
amar

Hi

Need some info on the spec of the PC what will be the server as I said I have a P4 2ghz cpu, 40gig ide hdd, 256mb ram also can be upgraded this is all standard every day equipment will this be ok for a server with linux on ?

Thanks
Gary

You can make a pentium 100MHZ with 32MB of ram into a decent linux server. What are you going to use the server for?

Hi

Will be using the server for selling web space I am also think about upgrading the hdd to 120gb ide and ram to 512mb.
Would I be best to go scsi hdd we for the server ?

Thanks
Gary

I would also recommend you scrap the P4 and go to a P3, you will get more bang for you buck!

Originally posted by zc_dare2002
Hi

Will be using the server for selling web space I am also think about upgrading the hdd to 120gb ide and ram to 512mb.
Would I be best to go scsi hdd we for the server ?

Thanks
Gary

Just an observeration, but it seems your knowledge on servers / servers in the web environment isn't up to scratch, and your intending to sell webspace?
I presume this server would be based at home, as you commented on routers too.

I recommend you research heavily, buy books covering apache, bind/dns etc. and install a version of linux on your server, and thoroughly get to grips with it before starting to sell webspace.

Originally posted by voxtreme-matt
Just an observeration, but it seems your knowledge on servers / servers in the web environment isn't up to scratch, and your intending to sell webspace?
I presume this server would be based at home, as you commented on routers too.
I recommend you research heavily, buy books covering apache, bind/dns etc. and install a version of linux on your server, and thoroughly get to grips with it before starting to sell webspace.

I second that. Everyone has to start somewhere, but we have all read and screwed up machines as part of the learning process before starting to charge for it.. :D

laterz,
raqworld

Hi

Once I have the server online and running what else will I need before selling webspace ?

Thanks
Gary

PS. Thank you for all the help

Originally posted by zc_dare2002
Hi

Once I have the server online and running what else will I need before selling webspace ?

Thanks
Gary

PS. Thank you for all the help

software:

apache
perl
php
mysql

control panel:
h-sphere (http://www.psoft.net)
cpanel (http://www.cpanel.net)
ensim (http://www.ensim.com)
plesk (http://www.plesk.com)
webmin (http://www.webmin.com ?)
web-cp (http:// i have no clue .com)

a way to accept payment:
authorize.net
revecom.com
2checkout.com
paypal.com
instalbill.com

keeping track of users/billing/invoicing, etc:
ubersmith ( http://voxel.net )
modernbill ( http://www.modernbill.com)

support:
wonderdesk (http://www.wonderdesk.com)
phphelpdesk
lots of others... search the forums.

uhh.. thats all i can think of right now..
there's a nice listing here: http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24613

look on page 2