run a server

[SteveGTA]

how could i run a server off my computer?

i dont want it to be that expensive but i would pay a little bit.

 

[xenosoul]

Depends on what kind of server your talking about. Web Server, Email Server, File Server?

 

[damasta55r]

What type of computer do you have. IS the pic of the apple mini your computer?

 

[SteveGTA]

i have an AMD Athlon 64 3200 winchester, ocz plats rev 2, dfi lanparty, 520W modstream, 160GB HD etc. its a windows comp i just like apple

 

[SteveGTA]

sry for the double but should i just google apache and download it?

 

[macdude425]

http://apache.org

Going out on a limb here, but would you consider trying Linux since it appears you do not actively use this machine for anything but these purposes?

 

[SteveGTA]

i use it for gaming but im just interested in running a server off it. going out on a limb lol, how do you get linux>?<

 

[macdude425]

Download an install CD image (.iso) and burn it to a CD.

There are several different types of Linux made by different people ("distros"). Look around and see which one is best for you.

http://linuxiso.org
http://distrowatch.com

The reason I suggested Linux for you is that is more stable than Windows, and is used around the world for web servers.

 

[Elbatrop1]

You never said it, but it seems like you are wanting to run a webserver.

You can get IIS off of your Windows disc (I think only pro). It's kinda limited, because you can only host one website at a time, but it will be something you are used to (Windows, I mean).

Linux + Apache are pretty easy to set up as a webserver, but then you have to get used to a new OS (which really isnt that bad).

Bottom line: Try IIS (if available) and see how that suits you

Google tutorials for Linux+Apache, and look on Microsoft.com for tutorials for IIS.

 

[contry]

i would recomend getting a separate computer to run the server instead the of the one that u use for gaming