[SLL] Efficient Home Servers

[Eric Kahklen]

Sorry I wasn't more specific.  I mainly want it to provide storage, 
backups, and possibly run VMware server because I need to test vm's 
frequently.

I definately want to be frugal but I don't mind spending a little money 
if I can get the right system.

Thanks,
Eric

Glenn Stone wrote:
> On Fri, Nov 30, 2007 at 03:00:14PM -0800, 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.
>>     
>
> To what end?  If it's something relatively simple (and you're up for it) you
> could try flashing one of the little Linksys NAS boxes... it's not Ubuntu
> but it is Linux and it ought to do most if not all of what you'd want.  
>
> The other thing to do would be to get something old enough to run without a
> CPU fan... or, actually, come to think of it, one of the little Compaq
> ultra-compact desktopper boxes (PIII-933-class) are pretty quiet, and can
> probably be had at Re-PC or the like for cheap.  
>
> Other folks might come up with newer, more mundane options, but this is me,
> and my tastes are eclectic... :) 
>
> -- Glenn
>   

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Eric Kahklen
Lynnwood, WA
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