[TriLUG] Debian on basic file server

Thu May 21 11:24:37 EDT 2015

On Thu, May 21, 2015 at 11:07 AM, Ken M via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
> As great as all the micro distros are I tend to not like the choices they make.  To me it seems simpler to do the following.
>
      The reasoning behind suggesting the micro distros is that the OP
wants to do one task: serving files to a windows box. So, how many
files and packages do we need to achieve that task?

I think most Linux distros big and small can do that. And, if we want
to expand our horizons, there is freenas, whose interface is web-based
and  which can run off a cd (os) + usb (config), leaving the HD for
storage.

> Debian install, only choose the basic needs, no gui, and file server install option.  After install pick your guy. Something light like xfce or openbox or something.  Default wants to install gnome 3 which is a bit heavy.  If you need samba set that up as well.
>
> 32 vs 64. Doesn't matter with only a gig of ram.  The points about MySQL memory usage hold but for the most part you will probably notice little difference IMO.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On May 21, 2015, at 11:00 AM, Mauricio Tavares via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
>>
>>> On Thu, May 21, 2015 at 10:42 AM, C TC via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
>>> 32bit for the win. Why not a small Debian-based distro
>>> such as Damn Small Linux (DSL) or Puppy? I've read good
>>> things about Point Linux; which uses the MATE desktop.
>>> With that small amount of memory, a few of the x64
>>> distros won't install for you.
>>> Love these mini projects! Have fun.
>>      I would also suggest checking alpine linux. It was designed to
>> run on things that make your emachine seem like cluster.
>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, May 21, 2015 at 10:25 AM, Matt Flyer via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> With only 1G of memory, I would go with the 32 bit.  I have heard that 32
>>>> bit applications run slightly faster but I doubt that makes an appreciable
>>>> difference.  My experience has been that I've run into compatibility issues
>>>> more with 64 but programs, as in not being built against the correct
>>>> library, so unless there is a need for it, I stay away from it.
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>
>>>>>> On May 21, 2015, at 9:54 AM, Grawburg via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm setting up a very basic file server, it will actually be used only
>>>> for the data files of a single application. The application software is on
>>>> a couple of WinXP and Win7 machines. The PC is an eMachine with 1GB of RAM.
>>>> Is there any reason why I should install Debian 64 bit instead of 32 bit (I
>>>> have both sets of DVDs)?  I know it's best not to install the GUI, but I
>>>> don't have the time to do everything via the command line.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Brian Grawburg
>>>>> Wilson
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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