I’m interested in the hive mind’s opinion regarding what OS to use for a simple file server. Basic machine specs: Athlon X2 5050e 2GB to 8GB of DDR2 (Currently running 2, but I stocked up when it was ...

One of the mainstays of self-hosting apps is a solid file server, whether on a purpose-built NAS or a DIY server. But there are all kinds of other situations in which you might want a file-sharing ...

Setting up a file server doesn't need to be complicated. With three desktop machines (Kubuntu, Win XP and a testbed, which is currently running ReactOS) and a laptop (Xubuntu) in use at home, our IT ...

So a new software update at our office is forcing us to switch from a generic file server to an actual server environment with windows server. The first problem I'm running into is that I want all the ...

For Mac users in small businesses, or even on home networks, one issue arises when they want to find an efficient way to share files—how to set up a Mac as a shared file server for a workgroup so that ...

Setting up FreeNAS, a popular open-source network attached storage (NAS) solution, is not a difficult task. Here's how to get started and configure a working home server. When you purchase through ...