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Herkalees
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I have a website and a second computer. Currently I pay someone to host my website with limited support and abilities, and my secondary computer just sits around. I also have a copy of Linux RedHat 7.1 and an open port on my DSL router. It crossed my mind that I may be perfectly capable of hosting my website off of my own secondary computer out of my house, I think I have all the necessary tools.
My question to you folks is this: Since I've never hosted a website before (I've only made them and uploaded them), do I infact have all the things necessary?
I know that my computer will have to remain running 24-7 (my website only see's 50 visitors a day at the max). I'm 90% sure that this OS is perfectly capable of being a webserver, and I ask this: I looked for an update function such as "Windows Update" where it scans the pc and returns a list of necessary updates to install, but I had no luck finding anything. Is this possible?
Are my PC's specs good enough: 700mhz PIII, 512 SD-RAM, 15 gig HD, and Linux RedHat 7.1. ??
Also, will Dreamweaver MX work on Linux, or should I look for a particular application meant for Linux?
I appreciate any and all answers, as this is a new potential venture/project for me...
My question to you folks is this: Since I've never hosted a website before (I've only made them and uploaded them), do I infact have all the things necessary?
I know that my computer will have to remain running 24-7 (my website only see's 50 visitors a day at the max). I'm 90% sure that this OS is perfectly capable of being a webserver, and I ask this: I looked for an update function such as "Windows Update" where it scans the pc and returns a list of necessary updates to install, but I had no luck finding anything. Is this possible?
Are my PC's specs good enough: 700mhz PIII, 512 SD-RAM, 15 gig HD, and Linux RedHat 7.1. ??
Also, will Dreamweaver MX work on Linux, or should I look for a particular application meant for Linux?
I appreciate any and all answers, as this is a new potential venture/project for me...