I want to build a server, File Sharing, Web Hosting with MySQL and the whole works, and Email Hostin

I have a Old Laptop. It is great for a server. I%26#039;m going to add on a Hard drive(external) to make it hold a lot more.

I don%26#039;t know what is the best for me. Can I leave the OS Windows Xp Home as it is, or should I upgrade to a Linux Server OS? What should I upgrade it to? Also, I want to be able to host a website. I want it to have the whole works. PHP, MySQL, Java etc etc. Do I Google it and just install it? I want everything to not cost anything. I know MySQL is free, and some other stuff; but how do I get domains like Yourname.com or whateveryouwanthere.org? Is there a Tutorial on this? A video will work too. I%26#039;m a visual learner, so reading text can be a challenge for me. LOL

Appreciate the help.

Thanks,

Billy

I want to build a server, File Sharing, Web Hosting with MySQL and the whole works, and Email Hosting.?

If you are good with Linux, I think Linux is the best way to host your website. Red hat 5 enterprise has the latest version of MySQL, PHP software in its application bundle. You can always download MySQL for free if you do not have it. This might be very costly if you want to do this on your own unless you have some kind experience on this. Most web hosting companies do all this for you for a small fee by using their servers. Yahoo web hosting is good for this and am using them myself for my websites. Yahoo also have tutorials on how to design and obtain your website. Always go some research before you make any decision.

I hope this help

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I want to build a server, File Sharing, Web Hosting with MySQL and the whole works, and Email Hosting.?

you have to pay for the domain name and you better you linux server is better than microsofts

Other Replys:you aren%26#039;t going to find any server to host for you for free, you are going to have to pay for it. Usually its only a few bucks a month. Try www.maxcompute.com it is great, and the one i use for my company, most reliable server in the country

Other Replys:If you would like more than five simultanious connections, then you may want to switch to a different OS, as Windows can only support five connections from what I understand.

Anyway, if you are looking for places to purchase a domain name, you may want to try http://SmallBusiness.Yahoo.com or http://GoDaddy.com.

Good luck and I hope I helped you!

Other Replys:its simple:

1. ask your ISP (Internet / DSL Providers) to give you a static IP

2. Buy a domain and point (A, and, MX) records to your Static IP

3. No need to install Linux etc , as you are the bigginer. just do testing with your xp

4. Download and Install Wamp Server its free.

4.1 Once You install Wamp Server Its very simple just do next - next - next and finish.

4.2 Mysql + php+Apache+phpmyadmin everything will be auto install and configure

Thats it Your computer is ready for all these services, now anything else you need, just google it.