Guest XplsvBam Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I searched tip.it for linux and came across ubuntu so I thought I would give it a try. Currently I am downloading the desktop version then I am going to download the server version. The server version dosn't come with a user interface so I thought I should get familiar with linux first. Heres what I want to do: Partition enough space for windows incase I ever want to boot up windows again. Partition enough space for linux ubuntu desktop. Then the rest of the harddrive is going to be for the ubuntu server. I plan on running the server 24/7 as a ftp server, printer/router server, game server, and also a web server. I am also going to set up my home network so that I can access my 150 gig harddrive and use it for media and such. I'm going to partition my harddrive. How am I suppose to make a partition for windows/linux desktop/linux server? All I am capable of doing is formating and making one partition and in the past that has been windows. [if it is to much of a hassle I probably wont ever boot up windows again on this computer anyways. I just thought it would be a nice feature.] After downloading Linux I burn it as a bootable disc right? Not data? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 This reply assumes you're using windows. I have a desktop laying around that I'm going to turn into a server. The problem is I've tried setting up a FTP server before and it wasn't impossible but it wasn't easy. Pure FTPd and Pro FTPd are the major ftp programs most places use, but neither support windows that I could see. I don't know of any other "major" FTP servers, but have used Cerberus FTP (phpBB makes "FTP." a url, why I don't know). It's free for personal use and fairly easy to use. http://www.cerberusftp.com/ I'd like to be able to set it up as a game server, printer server, FTP server. I just want to know if this is possible or even plausible. I'll start off by reformating it. Should I anti-virus protect it? Where should I start? EDIT: I also want to set it up as a web server. I understand this might not all be plausible but thats why I'm here asking questions. A print server will be easy to set up. Just install the drivers and share it over your network. Game/web/ftp servers may be an issue if you're going to open it up to the internet. I know of several ISPs that actively block incoming ports and shut people off for running open servers on home connections. :? Cox shut me off for a day when I tryed using port 81 for a webserver because inbound 80 was blocked. :lol: If you're just going to use it all in house over your home network you're fine. You probably should load up some kind of anti-virus (AVG recommended, it's light, does the job, and it's free). I personally don't run any AV on my 1ghz LAN server because it doesn't have anything open to the internet, but it's probably a good idea to if you're going to be serving things, just in case. Even if it's not open to the net, it's good windows security incase something on your LAN gets infected and it tries to spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragondog456 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 well my dad owns a serveer...tgoo him over a week/2 weeks to set it up... he had to: install windows server 2003 change lots and lots of settings get a web designer to work on his online shop:P(~20kgrand dollars per year!!) :XD: http://www.boom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdumb6 Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 It might run slowly with more than one server, and might not be to reliable but if your like me, I don't care if it's slow. Thank you everybody for rising up against macroing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcowcow Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 First off, decide if you want to use windows or linux. Linux would be my reccomendation, but you can use windows if you want. On Windows, use Ceberus for ftp, the printer/file sharing for file sharing, and the game server for whatever game you want a server for. This might be easier to set up then Linux, but it will probably be less secure and stable. If you decide to go with Linux, you need to choose a distro. Ubuntu is a good one for beginners. Use vsftpd for the ftp server, samba for sharing the printers, and the linux version of the game server for the game you use. It shouldnt take too long to set up either way, and it will be well worth it. Trophy Fish Caught: 3/399 Woodcutting 10-30-0599 Firemaking 2-22-0699 Fletching 9-27-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XplsvBam Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 First off, decide if you want to use windows or linux. Linux would be my reccomendation, but you can use windows if you want. On Windows, use Ceberus for ftp, the printer/file sharing for file sharing, and the game server for whatever game you want a server for. This might be easier to set up then Linux, but it will probably be less secure and stable. If you decide to go with Linux, you need to choose a distro. Ubuntu is a good one for beginners. Use vsftpd for the ftp server, samba for sharing the printers, and the linux version of the game server for the game you use. It shouldnt take too long to set up either way, and it will be well worth it. The thing about linux is one of my printers is a router. Will it be compatible? Will I be able to set up a network on this linux server and access the printers/routers from a windows pc? (I'm probably going to go with linux just for fun :)) Where do I start? Just dl the OS then install? Whats a good disto for a server? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot_Of_Fate Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 XAMPP. :-w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XplsvBam Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 XAMPP. :-w ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diminished2b Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 For servers I'd recommend: FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD (Not Linux) Gentoo GNU/Linux, Sourcemage GNU/Linux, Arch GNU/Linux. For desktops I'd recommend: FreeBSD (Not Linux) Gentoo GNU/Linux, Sourcemage GNU/Linux, Arch GNU/Linux. Of course, these aren't exactly the most user-friendly operating systems. Although you should be fairly fine if you have a little bit of computer literacy and read the manual. Consult their IRC channels if you need real-time help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username388 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 /\ || || Lol, I definitely wouldn't recommend any of those for a first time linux user. I'd proably go with Ubuntu, just because it's stable and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diminished2b Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 /\ || || Lol, I definitely wouldn't recommend any of those for a first time linux user. I'd proably go with Ubuntu, just because it's stable and easy. I started out with those, and they are stable and easy if you take 15-20 minutes of your time to read a bit of documentation. For a lifetime of functionality I think it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username388 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I do agree I think they're worth it, but not for someone who has never used linux before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunaboy692004 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Ive never tried ubuntu, but with your printer , most likley you will need to install the drivers on the linux OS, which means learning how to download/install drivers on linux. Allthough, drivers on linux can be hard to find, but shouldent be much of a problem. Current Goals80/80 Fletching60/75 Woodcutting97/100 Combat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I think it may have been your wording was unclear, but I'm going to point out one thing. A multiboot can only have one OS running at a time (without going into all that virtual stuff). This means that your server can't be running the same time as ubuntu desktop. You might have already known this, but it needs to be pointed out. I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XplsvBam Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I think it may have been your wording was unclear, but I'm going to point out one thing. A multiboot can only have one OS running at a time (without going into all that virtual stuff). This means that your server can't be running the same time as ubuntu desktop. You might have already known this, but it needs to be pointed out. I know. Sorry that that was unclear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username388 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Wait, what? Yeah it can. As long as he installs all the server stuff in Ubuntu and he's booted into Ubuntu it'll run fine. What's the problem there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Wait, what? Yeah it can. As long as he installs all the server stuff in Ubuntu and he's booted into Ubuntu it'll run fine. What's the problem there? It looked like he was planning on the desktop and server being seperate I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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