basic server, no gui's

[Paul Howarth]

On Sat, 2006-03-25 at 15:45 -0600, hbrhodes wrote:
> is it terribly hard to set up a server (stick it in the basement you 
> know), and hook other computers to it?  i'm thinking it would involve a 
> minimal install, with the server options from the install.  Then i would 
> have to modify some files like /etc/hosts.allow, deny, an maybe the 
> firewall (what ports to open up?), and user permissions?
> 
> i'm thinking the firewall would be done with iptables, and i could set 
> group permissions to something like "users" or something.  my goal is to 
> set up a computer that i can put httpd on, and have it set up so i can 
> put all my files on it without worrying about losing them if i decide to 
> format my upstairs computer!

Here's a good read for you:
Linux Home Server HOWTO
http://www.brennan.id.au/

Paul.