[Jake2k]

What would be the easiest way to turn my old ubuntu desktop into a server that I can keep my vids/pics/music on so I can access them from the web?

Also I added another hdd to the system and it needs to be formatted to work with ubuntu, whats the quickest way to get that done?

Thanks in advance

[nonickch]

httpd(apache), dunno if it comes on the ubuntu cd's. Just install and it should be ok with the default config. Dump files for remote (and oh so public) access on the webroot dir (/var/www ?). You may even setup some small html or any of the free software tools to help with the browsing and optional authentication.

ftpd (prolly best bet). Any of the ftp servers that come with linux should be fine. May require some RTFM to kickstart the server. Then you just ftp with your ftp client or even web browser to access files.

samba (hardest to setup, easiest to use). After the ceremonial RTFM you can mount your files as a netdrive from any (even windows) machine.

for the new hdd:
mk2fs (or was it mkext2fs?), after partitioning ofc with cfdisk.
Then to automount make appropriate entry in /etc/fstab (or from some of the ubuntu tools that I have no idea what they are).
I bet though that ubuntu comes with a tool that does all that, check the system tools.

[CalcProgrammer1]

Set up your very own Web server!

Guide I made to making an Ubuntu based HTTP/FTP/VNC (remote access)/game (optional) server, forwarding your router, and getting a free domain name.

[jakec]

The Perfect Server - Ubuntu Hardy Heron (Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server) | HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials

cheers,

Jake

[Greg]

sudo apt-get install gparted