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datdamkid

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Originally posted by: hjo3
You have 6 computers and don't know the answer to this? Sad.
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Yep :( I don't know how to make a server really....and don't know what else to do with it
 
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datdamkid

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I'm already doing that.... I want somethign to do w/it other than have a computer to use i have enough of them in the house.....

And have a media center already...
 
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datdamkid

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Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Well... what do you need a server for?
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Server for the network in the house....later when i get fiber within the month I will host a webserver if possible...
 
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EyeMWing

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Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Yes, it's perfectly doable. Just... Do it.
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Originally posted by: hjo3
You have 6 computers and don't know the answer to this? Sad.
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Agreed. Hand in the Geek Card on the way out, please.

- M4H
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I may not have my man card, but I still have my geek card. NOTHING can take that away from me.
 
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hjo3

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Originally posted by: datdamkid
Anyone?
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What? Just plug a monitor in, set up the system as a server (i.e. install your web server software, share some directories, maybe install VNC) then unplug the display when the system's working. It will keep on serving without a display.
 
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trmiv

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Hook it up to a monitor, install OS of your choice, use VNC to manage it. Boom, server. What you do with it is your choice.
 
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jagec

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Originally posted by: hjo3
Originally posted by: datdamkid
Anyone?
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What? Just plug a monitor in, set up the system as a server (i.e. install your web server software, share some directories, maybe install VNC) then unplug the display when the system's working. It will keep on serving without a display.
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exactly...what's the question here?
 
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yukichigai

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If it has S-video or RCA out -- depends on the age of the compy -- it'd be a perfect candidate for a media center. As far as a server... what kind of server did you have in mind? Gameserver? Mailserver? FTP Server? You gotta have an idea of what you want to do with it before you can do it. :p

Regardless, I suggest running something Linux-ey or Win2k, depending on what you plan to do with it. (some games don't have easily available *nix builds if you're planning on running a gameserver)
 
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Qwest

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load up 1000s of mp3s and use it in your car with an adaptor?
set it up nicely of course.

 
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datdamkid

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Originally posted by: binoculaz
load up 1000s of mp3s and use it in your car with an adaptor?
set it up nicely of course.
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Don't drive yet...though will be in a few months.... Getting my liscence in MAY!!! :)
 
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yukichigai

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VNC indeed! Great idea.

Give us some stats on the f%$#ing thing and we'll give you some ideas you re-re. Processor, Ram, HD space, what outputs it has, how many PCMCIA ports, USB, blah blah blah.
 
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datdamkid

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Originally posted by: yukichigai
VNC indeed! Great idea.

Give us some stats on the f%$#ing thing and we'll give you some ideas you re-re. Processor, Ram, HD space, what outputs it has, how many PCMCIA ports, USB, blah blah blah.
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AMD 1600+
20GB
512mb
Outputs S-video and VGA
PMCIA - 2 slots
USB - 2
CDRW/DVD-ROM
Floppy...
 
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