[SLL] Efficient Home Servers

[Rohit Kumar Mehta]

Eric Kahklen wrote:
> I am looking at possibly building a new home server, but would really 
> like something that is quiet, efficient and doesn't turn my office into 
> a sauna.  Any recommendations of local or online vendors? I'll be 
> installing either Debian Etch or Ubuntu Server.
> 
> Thanks,
> Eric
> 

I went the opposite way and purchased a very inexpensive Dell server 
with 4 processors and 4 gb of ram off of ebay.  It sits on 4 
cinderblocks, weighs 75 lbs, heats my basement (I have electric heat 
anyways), and when I work in my office I wear earplugs AND noise 
reducing headphones.  The act of putting in the noiseblockers somehow 
puts me into a Zen "work-mode".

It's not a solution for everyone, but I am running Ubuntu server with 
vmware server(s), and the solution is very approachable economically.
(less than $300).  Even in the summer with no AC or fan, I did not find
heat to be an issue from this single server.

Rohit