p.s., I just discovered that Ubuntu does have a 16.04.2 release for 32
bit but it is a Torrent file. According to the web site one needs to
download BitTorrent client to "enable this download method" whatever
that means.
Stan
On 3/5/2017 7:08 PM, Stan Gorodenski stanlep@commspeed.net
[LINUX_Newbies] wrote:
>
> 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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