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Storage server with NTFS and Linux on old machine

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We have several old computers at home, and many IDE HDD drives. I would like to make a "storage server" from one. SO I want to use its storage as a shared folder. The other computers are Windows 7 / XP. Reqirements:

Best config: Pentium II, 256 / 384 MB RAM, 200GB+120GB+120GB, with LAN

no raid is needed

I would like to format the non-linux partitions as NTFS (so if linux dies, I put the hdd in win computer it can handle)

Read/write is needed

I would like to share the partitions root on SMB (so accessible by windows)

No gui for the "server" - only ssh is needed.

What do you propose for me, with distro / version is good? I am familiar with debian, ubuntu and centos.

Thank you in advance.

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answered 3 Years ago ingwhin · Accepted Answer

Lubuntu can be installed on a pentium II with 384 MB RAM.
Ubuntu Server has a recommended minimum of a 300 Mhz processor and 128 MB RAM.

If I needed to build a fileSERVER I would go with the obvious and install the headless Ubuntu Server. And would keep it clean, without a Graphic User Interface.
Both systems build from the same source.. The Server edition has no GUI so I believe it will always be lighter in use and can put more resources into the job at hand..

I think Lubuntu is not going to be all that smooth (Got it running on a HP9010 laptop, 1.2 P4 512MB RAM, works reasonably smooth, but it's a good practice in patience)..