Thanks, Mark. I suspected I would not need an FTP server, but was not
sure, because I would not want anyone writing to or modifying what is in
the server. I looked at the Ubuntu website and see the most recent LTS
version, 16.04.2, is only for a 64 bit machine. So, it appears I will
not be able to use Ubuntu if I do not have a 64 bit machine. I was going
to use a 2004 vintage Pentium 4 tower case machine. It still works, but
since a server will have to be on all the time, I am not sure using this
old machine is a good idea because it is that much closer to the end of
its life. So, I will be getting a new machine, which I think should cost
less than $300. If I do not get a 64 bit one then I would not be able to
use Ubuntu unless I found and an older version of Ubuntu. Probably for
the simple things I want a web server for an older version would work
just as well.
Stan
On 3/5/2017 12:53 PM, darterdrac0@hotmail.com [LINUX_Newbies] wrote:
>
> Hi Stan,
>
> The simple answer to a complicated question is yes to everything
> except the need for an FTP Server. A basic web server will do what you
> want - FTP isn't needed for that, only if you want them to be able to
> upload or change files on the server. Set up correctly your web server
> would be just like any other site on the internet. How much security
> there is (access, logins, passwords, etc) would be entirely up to you.
>
> Depending upon how YOU access the web server you may use FTP for that
> to upload/remove/change files, including those for the web server
> itself. FTP allows you to do this remotely, rather than be on the
> server box itself.
>
> If you're planning on running this from your home connection, things
> can get a little complicated (mainly security & external access) so I
> suggest you do some research on it. Additionally, Red Hat 7 is ancient
> (2001?) & not to be confused with the current Red Hat ENTERPRISE Linux
> 7. There are a number of very good free distro's that would meet
> you're needs - CentOS or Ubuntu for example, but there are many more.
> Check them out & have a look for more up to date documentation.
>
> There are plenty of guides on the web to set up your own Linux server
> so check some out. Just make sure they are current, there are so many
> old ones out there too.
>
> Good luck.
> Mark K.
>
>
Posted by: Stan Gorodenski <stanlep@commspeed.net>
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