Hmm. Servers.

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

I'm currently getting Windows Server 2003, so I can make my computer a server, and upload SMPN onto that for lots more space. Would I need to get a new Domain name, rewrite all my files I made ECT.? Thanks!
Also, what would be the Username and Password for the FTP client now?!

[Golden Groudon]

Um, for a server, you could use any computer not just Window server things ;x

anyways, I don't know what you are talking about but just use
http://httpd.apache.org/ (http://apache.com)

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

That made no sense what-so-ever, no offence.

[Golden Groudon]

Yea that didn't sound right even I read it myself. :P

The point is, I don't like window servers. I mean that not only windows server 200x can be a server. Any regular opperating system can. You just need to install programs like Apache, php, etc on it it. Sorry if that sounded confusing. :(

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

Ah... no. What I'm doing is, downloading Windows Server 2003, and Partitioning part of my computer for a server, about 10-20 gigs. (I've got a 40 Gig computer.)

[pokejungle]

Unless you have a T3 connection speed~~ it isn't going to work D:

You need a lot of speed.

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

Okay, I'm trying Apache, is that one okay? It all seems very confusing to me... I have NO IDEA what I'm doing... any help?

[Drifblim]

Twenty gigabytes is not even close to what a server should be, for starters.

[Bakura]

I'm currently using Apache, and I found it to be very simple to use. You just go through the installation, then when it's installed you just put your website in the C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache2\htdocs folder. :) Voila, unless your using a router (in which case you may have to do some port forwarding), people should be able to access your site by typing in http://<your online ip address here>. :D

I may have missed out something, I don't think I have though.

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

Thanks! This'll help! Would I be able to give the http://ipadresshere thingie a .co.nr adress?

I'm trying to make my site big, and supposedly, 20 gigs is alot.
Hold, I have a rooter, what do I do? Apache dosen't work, it won't download, can't find the download link. I clicked on Download Apache Server but it just takes me to a stupid mirror page.

[Innocence]

Then choose a mirror >_<. Also, I think you may have missed paul's post: Unless you have a T3 connection speed~~ it isn't going to work D:

You need a lot of speed.

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

I do, it still won't download.
I didn't miss it, I'm not gonna use Windows Server 2003 anymore, and my computer has a fast connection speed.

[pokejungle]

Then choose a mirror >_<. Also, I think you may have missed paul's post:

Thank you~ ;>

Anyways, how fast do you have? This is actually a critical part of hosting.

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

Its fast, I'm not hosting anyone, only myself, its fast, it only takes about 2 seconds to go home on a web browser, how do I download apache? ;_;

[Innocence]

I think paul wants EXACT speed. You'll probably need 1mbps at least, saying it can go home in 2 secs doesn't mean much, mine can, and it's only 512kbps.

[pokejungle]

I think paul wants EXACT speed. You'll probably need 1mbps at least, saying it can go home in 2 secs doesn't mean much, mine can, and it's only 512kbps.
Again, thanks.

You download Apache from www.apache.org

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

That dosen't help! I select the mirror, it won't download. What DO I do?!
I don't know my exact speed.

[Innocence]

HTTP Server/from a mirror/apache_2.0.55-win32-x86-no_ssl.msi

Works for me. If the mirror dosen't work, try a different one.

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

It works! Thanks Mr. Missing, and sorry for bieng a bit of a noob... (If I'm allowed to say that!) Will I have to partition first? OR can I download, THEN partition?

[Innocence]

you have to download it onto the partition that you want the server on. And there is a linux version too incase you change your mind about operating systems.

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

Ah, so I have to partition first, and, so sorry, I'm completely new to server, how do I do that?

[Innocence]

Meh, if you don't want to wipe your hard drive, you'll need a proggy like partition magic. If you don't mind, then get a linux liveCD(don't need to install) and do something(I can't remember.)

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

I can't a Linux CD, Is there any other way? Can you do it without the Linux CD? Ooh this is all very confusing! Maybe If I show you how much space I have... 38.1 GB free space.

[Innocence]

You can make more than one partition with the windows XP cd I think, but again, it has to wipe your hard drive. And again, consider partition magic.

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

I can't use any CD, is there a way, or can Partition Magic do it without the Disc?

[Innocence]

Why no CD? Even on windows?because Partition Magic can leave any files untouched, runs on windows, etc.

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

I accidentaly broke the disc >.<
So, can I use Partition Magic without a disc or not?

[Innocence]

No, you buy it on CD >_<. I'm not sure where, but I think you can online.

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

Will I need a disc anyway for Partitioning?

[Innocence]

Of course. So I just suggest you go out and buy the best CD Drive you can afford.(afford means how much you want to pay.)

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

I've got a CD Drive... why can't I just download a program?

[Innocence]

Because I don't know one. If you have a CD drive, why don't you use it?

[-:Buro-kun Tsubasa:-]

It don't matter now... thanks anyways!