[TriLUG] Debian on basic file server

[Mauricio Tavares via TriLUG]

On Thu, May 21, 2015 at 10:42 AM, C TC via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
> 32bit for the win. Why not a small Debian-based distro
> such as Damn Small Linux (DSL) or Puppy? I've read good
> things about Point Linux; which uses the MATE desktop.
> With that small amount of memory, a few of the x64
> distros won't install for you.
> Love these mini projects! Have fun.
>
      I would also suggest checking alpine linux. It was designed to
run on things that make your emachine seem like cluster.

>
> On Thu, May 21, 2015 at 10:25 AM, Matt Flyer via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org>
> wrote:
>
>>
>> With only 1G of memory, I would go with the 32 bit.  I have heard that 32
>> bit applications run slightly faster but I doubt that makes an appreciable
>> difference.  My experience has been that I've run into compatibility issues
>> more with 64 but programs, as in not being built against the correct
>> library, so unless there is a need for it, I stay away from it.
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> > On May 21, 2015, at 9:54 AM, Grawburg via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > I'm setting up a very basic file server, it will actually be used only
>> for the data files of a single application. The application software is on
>> a couple of WinXP and Win7 machines. The PC is an eMachine with 1GB of RAM.
>> Is there any reason why I should install Debian 64 bit instead of 32 bit (I
>> have both sets of DVDs)?  I know it's best not to install the GUI, but I
>> don't have the time to do everything via the command line.
>> >
>> >
>> > Brian Grawburg
>> > Wilson
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
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