[NTLUG:Discuss] Cheap Server for Linux Webserver

[Tom Adelstein]

I just want to warn you about the VIA systems from Wal-Mart and Fry's. 
For a desktop, you shouldn't have a problem with them. But, I tried 
using them for servers in my lab and they didn't stay up overnight. They 
are engineered for Linux as desktop platforms.

As mentioned previously, P III coppermine processors will provide a best 
of class solution. They run cooler and have a solid track record as a 
server.



severian at pobox.com wrote:

>   The Walmart $200 machines are available online only.  I understand 
> the shipping is high.  I have seen people quote $70 as what they were 
> charged for shipping that basic $200 system.  Considering todays RAM 
> prices, you certainly want at least 512 meg of ram  And then based on 
> your transaction rate, I bet disk drives will be your limiting factor, 
> not CPU.  But if you can afford to experiment get a basic box, up the 
> RAM and see how it does.
>   I would start with 512 meg to see how it does, but I bet you'll 
> decide it is worthwhile to go higher.
>   I also agree with Tom about Dell servers.  I am sorry you rule them 
> out.  Good used Dell servers are reliable and pretty cheap.
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> In response to the welcome remarks of Stuart Johnston at 11:35 PM 
> 7/17/03 -0400:
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>> actually having a little trouble determining how much RAM we need but 
>> I'm pretty sure that 128 would not be enough.
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>> Can you even buy the $199 machines at WalMart stores or do you have 
>> to get them online?  (Seems like this has been discussed on list 
>> before.)
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