On (08/11/05 22:14), Kent West wrote: > White-Hat` (sent by Nabble.com) wrote: > > >I wanted to set up a file server using Samba--I thought the idea of > >creating a small, home network using my old box's would be sort of > >neat. I'd hate to see them go to waste anyway. I'm pretty new to > >networking on Linux also, so feel free to give me any and all pointers > >towards any related subjects, not exluding security and telling me how > >stupid I am for doing something a certain way. > > > >I installed the base Debian, along with the file server packages. Then > >I went ahead and downloaded X and fluxbox for a light GUI, since it is > >an older machine. > > Which you might not want, since this is a "file server" rather than a > workstation. You don't need X for a simple file server, and the > additional packages just introduces complexity that increases the risk > of a vulnerability/hole showing up in your server, not to mention the > extra drive space it takes.
You might find something useful in these notes: http://www.clivemenzies.co.uk/selfhelp/FileServer_Install_manual.html Regards Clive -- www.clivemenzies.co.uk ... ...strategies for business -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
