[Wolves] Suggestions for use of old Linux box

[Mo Awkati]

>>> I totally agree, I don't like to waste things like that, if I can find a use
>>> for it I will keep it because it is in good condition all round. I think a
>>> print/file/media server is the likely use. This then raises the second
>>> question: Which is the best distro to use on it to act as a server given the
>>> spec I mentioned?

>Hi Mo

>As most have said turn it into a Non-Gui Server, 1st bit of fun would be 
>to set it up as an SSH server you can have hours of fun logging in and 
>messing around just with that alone.

>Start to learn stuff like 'screen' scour the net for text only apps like 
  >Htop, Mutt, MC (Midnight Commander) Vim etc.

>HTH

>PeterC

Hi Peter

A server it will become. I can learn and practice a LAMP set up, I can learn to set SAMBA on it etc. The only thing it might need is a larger hard drive; I think the one already installed is 20GB. I suppose I can connect it to the router network via a wireless connection?

Mo







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