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No1Joker · 02-12-2008, 5:31 PM

Yep, I am planning on trying to setup a Home Server on my redundant PC running Linux and eventually having a backup solution, media streaming and file storage.

So i currently know nothing about Linux

, apart from the fact it is an alternative OS. But i guess that is true of everyone at some point.

I have a redundant PC at home which i was going to install WHS on but i fancied a challenge and learning something new.

From memory it is a AMD chip on an AS Rock K7S41GX Motherboard, 1Gb Ram, 2x HD (an 80Gig and a 40Gig) and not much else. (before i start am i peeing into the wind with this box??)

or

I'll do some reading about which Linux etc, other things to consider and prepare for. If anyone wants to chuck some "been there done that" advice please let me know.

First question is do i need a static IP address? (not sure if i'll need to have a chat to BT about that). Thx

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No1Joker Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Thames Ditton Posts: 782 My movie collection Thanks: Gave 183, Got 105	Setting up a Linux Home Server from scratch Yep, I am planning on trying to setup a Home Server on my redundant PC running Linux and eventually having a backup solution, media streaming and file storage. So i currently know nothing about Linux , apart from the fact it is an alternative OS. But i guess that is true of everyone at some point. I have a redundant PC at home which i was going to install WHS on but i fancied a challenge and learning something new. From memory it is a AMD chip on an AS Rock K7S41GX Motherboard, 1Gb Ram, 2x HD (an 80Gig and a 40Gig) and not much else. (before i start am i peeing into the wind with this box??) or I'll do some reading about which Linux etc, other things to consider and prepare for. If anyone wants to chuck some "been there done that" advice please let me know. First question is do i need a static IP address? (not sure if i'll need to have a chat to BT about that). Thx __________________ No Rain - No Rainbows When did i stop being able to fit Hoola-Hoops over my fingers?