I would be interested to know if anyone is running their own webserver as I am. Not really any content there yet but it runs 24/7 all the same.
I would be interested in hearing from anyone else. What is the specs of the machine? What operating system etc.
Obviously an ADSL connection is a bit slow for an effective webserver but I do it anyway cos I am interested in servers/networking and like the idea of physically owning my own tiny part of the internet.
For anyone who may be interested the specs of my server are as follows:

Fedora core 7
Dual 1Ghz Pentium 3
768Mb RAM
1 x 4Gb HDD mounted on /
2 x 2.1Gb HDD (RAID 0) mounted on /home (document root/database content)

I have 2 name based virtual servers:

http://www.findabrush.com
The main domain for the site if I ever build it.

http://www.seanbranagh.net
An address for me to easily access administration tools I installed on the server.

I found this page interesting :-

http://www.seanbranagh.net/network/

Do you have line of sight to your friends house?

Where did you get the antennas from, and how much were they?

Well it's not the same spec as the ones above, but...

Case/PSU - CoolerMaster, not sure which one. 500w qtec PSU (yes, it's due for an upgrade)
CPU - AMD Athlon 1400+ (running a little hot at 1400mHz)
MoBo - Abit KG-7 Raid
RAM - 1Gb (2x512) ECC DDR400
HDD - 1 x 40gb maxtor (OS), 1 x 320gb seagate 7200.10, 2 x 250gb Western Digital in linear raid
Optical - Pioneer DVD/RW

Debian Lenny (upgrade from an etch install), no X, currently running headless.

I have perfect line of sight accross a valley. I got the equiptment on the internet somewhere. Few years ago, can't remember exactly where but the antennas were £115 each and the 2.4Ghz extension cables running out to the antennas were £30 each!

Hmmm... gives me an idea - but I thought that kind of power antennas were illegal in this country.

I bought that equiptment from a UK site. It has been up and running for about 4-5 years. If you notice I also have 2 satellite dishes on my house for which someone told me that planning permission is needed. I live in the middle of the country. Noone has said anything to me yet!

I think the legal limit is 20db. Although I am currently running the access points at full power the link still works on reduced power (less than 20db) if ever anyone tells me I have to change it.

Not if you are running standard wireless kit Liam - 20dB is the limit... There are various options available if you want to do something more too. Quick intro here:

http://www.solwise.co.uk/networkingwireless.htm

Have you seen the two antennas on my house btw?



Which provides about this coverage:



Those antenna's are from Solwise, although for future access points we are working with a Antenna expert at Sheffield Uni who designs them and is getting a pile built in the far east.

Ian

I should add, these guys will be our new suppliers - They are awesome!

http://www.rftechnics.com/

Ian