On Sat, 2006-03-25 at 15:45 -0600, hbrhodes wrote: > is it terribly hard to set up a server (stick it in the basement you > know), and hook other computers to it? i'm thinking it would involve a > minimal install, with the server options from the install. Then i would > have to modify some files like /etc/hosts.allow, deny, an maybe the > firewall (what ports to open up?), and user permissions? > > i'm thinking the firewall would be done with iptables, and i could set > group permissions to something like "users" or something. my goal is to > set up a computer that i can put httpd on, and have it set up so i can > put all my files on it without worrying about losing them if i decide to > format my upstairs computer! Here's a good read for you: Linux Home Server HOWTO http://www.brennan.id.au/ Paul.
