How big a hard-disk you need for a server depends on what you're serving. 7GB sounds OK for most purposes, but if you have a humungous website or something to show the world (or your other computers) then obviously you'll need to upgrade.
Sir Robin
BCSoft@TowerTraining wrote:
Help, help, help
Since downloading and installing ML 8.2 I have been bit by the Linux bug and
now want to set up a home network. I ordered ML 9.0 from CheapBytes and have
tried to install it on an old Hsing Tech motherboard with a Cyrex 686
processor and a BocaLAN 2000 network card. I apparently order the wrong kind
of DRAM because only 65 meg of the 256 meg is recognized and the mouse only
works sporadically.
I'm serious about this network so I'm asking for suggestions. If I'm having
trouble with the serial port on the motherboard then it seems unwise to try
to upgrade the processor, buy the correct memory (if I can figure out what
that is) and change the network card. I also think a 7 gig hd isn't enough
for a server so I'm looking at something 20 gig or so.
Of course, budget matters and also, I would like to make this a learning
experience rather than buy a server box configured.
The end result should be a server with and old HP printer connected to it
(just in case) that is storing files for two Compaq Armada laptops, five
Toshiba Satellite laptops and old iMac running System 8.6 and an even older
Apple Workgroup Server that I use to run the ancient Mirror scanner.
I don't care if the server is an internet gateway since I have a couple of 5
port hubs connected to the cable modem to allow internet access for multiple
machines. I would, however, like to learn how to set up a mail server so
that I can take advantage of the fact that I own a couple of domain names
without paying someone like Hypermart 40 or 50 bucks a month.
I also don't care about form factor. I can screw the motherboard right to
the wall in my 'server closet', use the power supply from the tower case and
string cables all over the walls if necessary. I just want the thing to
work.
So.....
Upgrade the processor or replace the motherboard?
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Richard L. Babcock, Owner
Tower Training
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