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| 572372 | 2007-07-24 22:46:00 | Similar related my post the other day Windows or Linux pressf1.co.nz i wanted to know what is the best distro for home file server. I have bout 480gbs of storage i want to use, (4 different size drives) and the data will be a mix of documents music and video. It doesnt need dns or dhcp. windows servers are just too bloated cheers. |
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| 572373 | 2007-07-24 22:55:00 | I would strongly recommend Debian Etch, if you are prepared to learn how to set it up. It's extremely stable, very customisable, and very fast. If you want something a little easier, you can't beat SME Server. The downside of this distro is it's rpm-based (CentOS), but it's also pretty stable, and the config is incredibly easy - it's all done through a custom web interface (no, not webmin :rolleyes:). It's also designed as a server for a Windows-based network. It comes with most of the config work already done for you - last time I looked at it (7.0 Alpha 1 & 6.5 RC2) it was possible to get a completely configured system up and running in less than 25mins, including the time it takes to install. |
Erayd (23) | ||
| 572374 | 2007-07-24 23:01:00 | I use Mepis now, have used ubuntu aswell in the past | Rob99 (151) | ||
| 572375 | 2007-07-24 23:21:00 | votes["Debian"] += 1 if user.smart? | TGoddard (7263) | ||
| 572376 | 2007-07-24 23:33:00 | haha define smart........(i can get ISA server working perfect on a DC without any issues) Basic the FS is going to b headless and keyboardless (just a box, power cord and network cable, put somewhere so i cant hear it) its a P4 3.6ghz HT with 1024mb ram (yeah i cud type 1gb but 1024 looks bigger) after i install the OS i will remove the CD drive and add another hard disk. Obvously i know linux isnt Windows repackaged, and wil take a learning curve. |
aidanmaz (7180) | ||
| 572377 | 2007-07-25 00:01:00 | I have a similar setup (but MUCH older hardware!!) and I ended up using Debian Etch on it. I access it via SSH if I have to make any changes to its setup. | Sherman (9181) | ||
| 572378 | 2007-07-25 00:10:00 | ...its a P4 3.6ghz HT with 1024mb ram...This machine has waaaay more grunt than you'll need for a simple fileserver - are there other things you would also like to do with it? Something like a MythTV backend machine springs to mind... |
Erayd (23) | ||
| 572379 | 2007-07-25 00:22:00 | In my experience I really don't think it matters too much! They all have the same engine (kernel). If i was being fussy I would probably choose CentOS since it is based on commercial Redhat. | johnd (85) | ||
| 572380 | 2007-07-25 00:29:00 | In my experience I really don't think it matters too much! They all have the same engine (kernel).While they all have similar kernels, the above isn't quite true. Many distros, and Debian especially, apply a lot of custom patches to the kernel before compilation. Also remember that there's a LOT more to a distro than just the kernel. If i was being fussy I would probably choose CentOS since it is based on commercial Redhat.Why? I will admit that CentOS is pretty good, but it also comes up short in a few areas. CentOS pretty much is RHEL, just with all the copyright graphics/branding removed. |
Erayd (23) | ||
| 572381 | 2007-07-25 00:35:00 | This machine has waaaay more grunt than you'll need for a simple fileserver - are there other things you would also like to do with it? Something like a MythTV backend machine springs to mind... whats MythTV? i thought a terminal server but then i wud have to get licensing etc etc not really worth it for a home use. Il pretty much put anything on it, SQL maybe......i dont know, im open to ideas, as long as its challenging and gives me something to do..... |
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