[wplug] Cheap linux server - hardware suggestions

[Alex]

If you're local to Pgh, consider checking out the Goodwill comp ctr on 51st St in Lawrenceville before buying new or parts - they've a couple core 2 pc's for moderately few $'s (was just there today, dropping off sev i386-486 pc's from the pre-cambrian...).

..alex.

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On 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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