network server

[DCM]

Okey Dokey, I am building a new PC for myself and going to have a spare PC, which I was considering converting to a file server.

But I am drawing a blank, it seems that running a version of Linux will allow the system to run faster, but I need lots of help here computer chaps.

[Southwell]

I hope your getting a Q6600 cpu.
Why not just buy a small NAS and plug it into your router? No need for a big ass pc taking up loads of room and power....

[DCM]

true, but why spend dosh when you got a comp tht you can't give way, laying round.... thats what I was thinking

[Southwell]

http://www.melbpc.org.au/pcupdate/2403/2403article7.htm

[Southwell]

I would just install Windows server 2003 and setup some shares. Could even go the whole hog and setup logins and play with GP to limit your kids machines.

[Chris Doughty]

the issue with running a small old crap computer as your file server is that if it does die (it will) then you stuff might die too. unless you have it backed up.

if you have multiple computers all accessing the same data then it might make sense, but 1 computer accessing a network file server makes no sense.

[Southwell]

I think it's PC and laptop. Personally id put the hard drive in your new pc and shares folders. Setting up a file server is not really needed in a home.