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02-17-2016, 11:31 PM

your dell dimension e310 runs a 64-bit intel pentium 4 processor with hyperthreading. it has 1gb of ram and supports apache2 for hosting your website. a lightweight linux distribution should work well on this machine.

ToxicStripe

02-17-2016, 11:31 PM #1

The_D3mon
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02-23-2016, 03:37 PM

A Pentium 4 needs a lot of power and runs slowly. I’d use the free tier of AWS for a year—about five dollars a month. It’s quicker, safer, and simpler to handle. You can still run a basic website on it by installing Debian or CentOS.

The_D3mon

02-23-2016, 03:37 PM #2

nenette24
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02-23-2016, 05:19 PM

Consider selling on eBay for an older Dell OptiPlex or installing CentOS/Debian instead, while exploring Lubunutu options.

nenette24

02-23-2016, 05:19 PM #3

Consider selling on eBay for an older Dell OptiPlex or installing CentOS/Debian instead, while exploring Lubunutu options.

Eusebio06
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02-24-2016, 03:37 PM

No reason to run lubuntu, you won't have a gui. If you want ubuntu get ubuntu server. What type of site? id go aws here, but a old pc or a vm on your desktop will work fine.

Eusebio06

02-24-2016, 03:37 PM #4

No reason to run lubuntu, you won't have a gui. If you want ubuntu get ubuntu server. What type of site? id go aws here, but a old pc or a vm on your desktop will work fine.

David_Martial
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02-24-2016, 04:45 PM

I completely understand your perspective. The Pentium 4s consume a lot of power and generate excessive heat, making them less cost-effective. However, if you're planning to use them solely as servers, you might find CentOS 7 Minimal Package or Ubuntu Server suitable options. These choices are likely to meet your requirements without the added expense of electricity bills.

David_Martial

02-24-2016, 04:45 PM #5

OldClassicFun
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03-15-2016, 09:48 AM

Opt for a Core 2 Duo/Quad Dell OptiPlex setup instead.

OldClassicFun

03-15-2016, 09:48 AM #6

Opt for a Core 2 Duo/Quad Dell OptiPlex setup instead.