dannypritchett01 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Hello,I am wanting to build my own server to host my own three websites which cost me about $100-150 each to run a year plus I want to be able to host websites for the rest of the family along with out own email server, and other features. I want the server to support php, asp, mysql, ftp, smtp mail, and a few other things. I will be building a computer from a 1.8 ghz machine for running the server. I will be using it instead of my own computer. I have read a few things on setting one up, but would a website run fine on a HP Pavilion 513W?Thanks In Advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chozo4 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 (edited) You should be more than plenty fine with that computer really. To be honest, you don't even need anything that strong for hosting just a few sites as well as email. I've run a couple sites myself off an older 350mhz PC with very respectable speed and response. What server software are you planning to use?I would recommend using Abyss WebServer (http://aprelium.com) as it is free, light, fast, and easy to setup while supports PHP and ASP (Natively supports ASP).As for FTP - you're somewhat on your own there. I've heard of GuildFTP being somewhat decent for general use but haven't given it a whirl as I use SamiFTP for any times I need FTP.SMTP is a tossup - have not set up or dealt with setting the such up yet. Edited November 14, 2007 by Chozo4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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