Heeter
Overclocked Like A Mother
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- 8 Jul 2002
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Hi Guys,
Sorry, but I do not know too much about Linux. I have an Home network on the go here. Basically three computers around the house, and one "Central" File/FTP server thats is used as the holding tank for all files around the home. They are all each connected directly to my router. Other than one machine running XPPro, the others including said server are using XPHome.
I tried converting the server to text-based FreeBSD a while ago, twice attempted, but failed due to my total inexperience with FreeBSD. I had such a hard time, it overwhelmed me. So I went back to XPHome, the OS that is activated for that tower. Due to security considerations, I am still determined to change OS's on the server. I am thinking of buying Xandros2.0 so that my converting would be as Windows-like as possible. Read glowing reports on Xandros, but is it for me? I don't mind paying the $90 for it, as long as it is what I need.
Is there other user-friendly options out there? This is for my Home File server/FTP server.
1-Security is the biggest concern,
2-The ability of my WindowsXP machines to communicate with it (filesharing)
3-something that will be up and running in the least amount of time (Other inhome machines rely on it working 24/7).
4-Remote desktop it from a Window machine, as there is no KVM on it while it is in use. I will bring it down from it's shelf when ready for install.
5-Enabling FTP for access for my family. (I am using BulletProof FTP server right now.)
6- I know I will have to do a lot of Linux learning, but if the server is running, I can learn from it while it is running.
This is something big for me, any advice greatly appreciated.
PlanB, get NetRyder to fly out here and set it up for me. LOLOL
Heeter
Sorry, but I do not know too much about Linux. I have an Home network on the go here. Basically three computers around the house, and one "Central" File/FTP server thats is used as the holding tank for all files around the home. They are all each connected directly to my router. Other than one machine running XPPro, the others including said server are using XPHome.
I tried converting the server to text-based FreeBSD a while ago, twice attempted, but failed due to my total inexperience with FreeBSD. I had such a hard time, it overwhelmed me. So I went back to XPHome, the OS that is activated for that tower. Due to security considerations, I am still determined to change OS's on the server. I am thinking of buying Xandros2.0 so that my converting would be as Windows-like as possible. Read glowing reports on Xandros, but is it for me? I don't mind paying the $90 for it, as long as it is what I need.
Is there other user-friendly options out there? This is for my Home File server/FTP server.
1-Security is the biggest concern,
2-The ability of my WindowsXP machines to communicate with it (filesharing)
3-something that will be up and running in the least amount of time (Other inhome machines rely on it working 24/7).
4-Remote desktop it from a Window machine, as there is no KVM on it while it is in use. I will bring it down from it's shelf when ready for install.
5-Enabling FTP for access for my family. (I am using BulletProof FTP server right now.)
6- I know I will have to do a lot of Linux learning, but if the server is running, I can learn from it while it is running.
This is something big for me, any advice greatly appreciated.
PlanB, get NetRyder to fly out here and set it up for me. LOLOL
Heeter