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Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

Ok folks... saw something on her a while back about how to create your own server at home. Am looking for the info on how to do it.

I've got an old Pentium 3 500mhz here at home that's collecting dust, and I'm tempted to bring it back and set it up to host my videos.

Demophobe, I think I remember you giving pointers on that... what software do I need, web address, etc? I've got my own domain currently.

Thanks!

the saint · Joined: 09 Dec 2003 Location: not there yet...

I'd be interested too but I'm using Thrunet and, as far as I remember, you're not allowed to host your own server using their service. Are there any that allow you to that are worth me switching to?

hojucandy · Joined: 03 Feb 2003 Location: In a better place

i am on megapass adsl. i am running mac os-x on a powerbook 500. recently i experimented with running a web-server useing the software biolt in to os-x. it worked like a charm.

SuperHero · Joined: 10 Dec 2003 Location: Superhero Hideout

There's a little bit of help on this thread . I haven't followed up on this, but I am still thinking about it as I have a P3 866 collecting dust as well. I just need to buy a harddrive for that machine.

Giant · Joined: 14 May 2003 Location: South Korea

It all depends on what you want to do, do you want it just as a file server for your own personal files, or as a web/ftp server? Or as a router/NAT so you can share one IP on multiple machines?

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

I want to use it as a server to hold my website and stream my videos that I make.

Giant · Joined: 14 May 2003 Location: South Korea

Okay, there are a few options open to you.

One

You can use Windows XP Pro and setup IIS on it, you will also need to setup 2 LAN cards on it, one for the Internet connection and one for your second pc, get a hub/switch if you want to use more than 1 client computer.

Two

Same as "one" except rather install windows 2003 server. RECOMMENDED

Three

Same as "one" but install a linux flavour of your choice. A lot harder to setup but its all free.

After that you need to somehow get a IP that will remain static. I recommend using www.no-ip.com. Download their small utility that monitors your IP and you can have a domain name of your choice, just with the ".no-ip.com" at the end of it.

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

If I own a Korean version of XP Pro, can it be switched to English? For free?

Giant · Joined: 14 May 2003 Location: South Korea

thorin · Joined: 14 Apr 2003

http://httpd.apache.org/

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

The point is moot now. I just bought an OEM English version of XP Home while on vacation in the USA. Cost me $99, but I had to spend at least $5 on hardware, per the Microsoft rules for buying an OEM copy. I bought a round floppy cable. The software is shrink-wrapped and has all of the information inside, including the key sticker, etc.

the saint · Joined: 09 Dec 2003 Location: not there yet...

Giant · Joined: 14 May 2003 Location: South Korea

You need to get XP Pro, Home I dont think has the IIS services in it, thats why it called home I guess.

But if you use Apache I think it will still be okay to use XP Home.

I like using IIS because its simple and easy.

thorin · Joined: 14 Apr 2003

I like Apache because it's simple and easy. Especially 1.3.