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I have an old desktop computer and rather than let it collect dust I thought it might be a nice idea to set it up as a home server so people at home can share files. Can someone suggest a good guide for setting this kind of thing up?
Do all connected machines need the same version of Windows? What should I use as the server software? Are there any hardware constraints I might want to consider?
Many thanks.
2012-12-01 13:21:12
The product mentioned @ the preceding link here: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/software/103539/freenas-review/ and here: http://www.freenas.org/
2012-11-30 13:47:39
Reusing an Old PC as a Server Part 1 (Setup Instructions): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EAY8dqz__k http://forums.techguy.org/do-yourself-not-computer-related/683279-home-server-old-pc.html http://www.webmonkey.com/2010/02/set_up_a_home_server/ good luck :)
2012-11-28 00:01:45
Hello KnooKie,To set-up a new network with different versions of software windows would not be a problem. Please refer some tutorials posted below. You may find it helpful for your situation.
2012-11-27 19:50:43
You mentioned that it is an old Desktop PC, depending on how old it is I would install a headless Linux server. It takes skills with the command line so if you aren't that good with it just install a copy of ubuntu and set up network shares
2012-11-22 04:56:05
Win XP will do and is easy to set up, linux is ideal but far more difficult
2012-11-21 22:18:39
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2012-11-21 21:12:12
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2012-11-22 07:00:27
You're welcome John!Just glad I could help people out there!In my book, when you know something, it pays to share!Have a nice one ;)
2012-11-22 07:01:44
When I say it pays, I don't mean money, of course :D
2012-11-21 14:32:19
FreeNAS: How to Convert an Old PC into a Modern Serverhttp://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/software/3358053/how-convert-old-pc-into-modern-server/#ixzz2CrqnqB7C
2012-11-21 12:08:49
use xampp server from http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html
2012-11-21 09:36:17
Check that video. It explain everything step by step: http://videos.howstuffworks.com/labrats-tv/829-episode-6-home-network-primer-video.htm
2012-11-21 09:06:19
Several sites have guides to help you achieve this, here are a few samples:http://www.webmonkey.com/2010/02/set_up_a_home_server/http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/desktop-pc/3246830/12-ways-to-reuse-an-old-pc/The product mentioned @ the preceding link here: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/software/103539/freenas-review/ and here: http://www.freenas.org/And to finish this answer, a video in several parts:http://video.answers.com/how-to-reuse-an-old-pc-as-a-server-part-1-65112503http://video.answers.com/how-to-reuse-an-old-pc-as-a-server-part-2-65116735http://video.answers.com/how-to-reuse-an-old-pc-as-a-server-part-3-65134091Hope this helps!
2012-11-21 02:25:56
You should refer make use of "Connected: Your Complete Guide To Home Networking" by Matt Smith.