[wplug] Cheap linux server - hardware suggestions

[Zachary Uram]

http://www.tonidoplug.com/

Or get something like this and just add mobo, disk, PSU and NIC:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822336015&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-NA-_-NA&gclid=CMfYxdPe37QCFYKK4Aod5EMAPQ


zach


On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 12:40 AM, Vikram Sai Balaji Gmail
<vikramsaibalaji at gmail.com> wrote:
> I am looking for some cheap linux based server at home.
>         My aim is to run a server in either of the 3 modes
>         1. to hold media content and stream to a Samsung TV / laptops via the network. The server should be able to download media files from internet, store them and stream them. (myth TV / ubuntu TV later on)
>         2. In this mode i want the server to act as a local LAMP server
>         3. in this mode i want the server to act as a renderer (i.e used for blender rendering).
>
>
> I looked at a lot of motherboards, build your own stuff and professional sites but couldn't narrow down on any of the hardware. i need some guidance in determining the hardware. i will be using only ubuntu as the OS.
>
> is it advisable to build a server or is it better to buy one from vendors? Has anyone got any suggestions on hardware on any / all of the above mode. Appreciate your help on this. Cost( 200 - 400).
> Thanks
> Vikram
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