Hi I'm a bit confused on where to start on setting up a server for friends and family, I've read about dreambox and pc servers, which is best and where do I begin, I've had a look at the Linux section but it's a bit daunting and I'm lost on where I should start. Thanks
Setting up a server
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A pc server is going to be more stable.. Once configured you can stick it out of the way and forget about it.. No need to ever reboot it..
With a receiver you are going to be installing new plugins, rebooting, testing new images.. Everytime you do this is downtime on your server which affects friends and family viewing..
For years i`ve used different receivers and found myself having to check the server is still online everyday, it was so unstable.. Now I use a cheap, low spec, compact laptop and omnikey..
This is the tutorial i followed and it has been rock solid for me -> Tutorial - Ubuntu Server 11.10, 12.xx, 13.04 x32/x64 - Auto Oscam/CCcam 2.1.3 Install
There is an updated version of this you could try here -> Automated install Oscam
Let us know how you get on buddy..
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Thanks for this.
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A pc server is going to be more stable.. Once configured you can stick it out of the way and forget about it.. No need to ever reboot it..
With a receiver you are going to be installing new plugins, rebooting, testing new images.. Everytime you do this is downtime on your server which affects friends and family viewing..
For years i`ve used different receivers and found myself having to check the server is still online everyday, it was so unstable.. Now I use a cheap, low spec, compact laptop and omnikey..
This is the tutorial i followed and it has been rock solid for me -> Tutorial - Ubuntu Server 11.10, 12.xx, 13.04 x32/x64 - Auto Oscam/CCcam 2.1.3 Install
There is an updated version of this you could try here -> Automated install Oscam
Let us know how you get on buddy..
Cheers master g, if using an old pc how many friends and family could I connect before it becomes unstable, is setting up 2 servers the same process as 1, I'm thinking about running 2 one as a backup just incase 1 is down. Thanks
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No need for 2 m8 1 is plenty , fair enough a second pc sitting just incase one craps itself is always a good idea but i'd set 1 up first and have it running mice then worry about a second.
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Nice one mate, is an old pc suitable or get a decent one
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An old pc should be fine (if it doesn't take the 64-bit version, just load the 32-bit one).
No need to have a backup server, just backup your configs to somewhere safe (usb key etc) then it won't take you too long to get a replacement one setup if needed. -
Is this configuration is good to install and run Ubuntu or other Linux server?
And which Linux OS name and version can run normally on this PC.
See the picture
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Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) Beta
Is this version will run normally on my PC?
It's server version.
PC (Intel x86) server install CD
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Anyone help?
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Should do, you won't know for sure unless you give it a go.
QuoteAnd which Linux OS name and version can run normally on this PC.
Give ubuntu latest server release a go to see, if the x64 won't install, try the x86 (32 bit) version.
Both can be found here:
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