Extra Computer -- What to do?

[kxb177]

I was going through a bunch of old parts in my closet and managed to "scrape together" another computer. It isn't to bad PIII 500 with 96 mb of ram.

I was thinking about making a server out of it for my home network (4 other computers). But I was wondering what it would do, or could do besides file hosting. What does everyone on this board that have servers use them for at home.

Also, I have never ventured into the world of Linux. I have attempted several times, and found that it was alot of effort to just "emulate windows".

Any place that anyone can point me for help on setup/configuration would be greatly appriecated.

Thanks as always.

-Ken

 

[NeoMadHatter]

linux could be fun. server is better idea

 

[Zim Hosein]

http://www.teamanandtech.com/faqs/seti/

 

[bighurtx82]

I put a bunch of extra components together for a computer to put on our home network. It is basically a storage server. There are two 120gb hds in there. I also use it as a dedicated server for a couple of games.

 

[kxb177]

How would go about setting up a server. Either using windows or Linux (but if linux I need really really really specific instructions) what do I have to do.

Do I just need windows 2000 or do I need windows 2000 server?
What do I have to configure for a file server?
For an "intranet" server?
For anything else interesting.

Thanks again

-Ken