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Requirements
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 8:07 pm
by Straterra
I have a server with Apache, Windows 98SE, and a FTP client. The server is 150mhz with 16mb ram....Do you think I can run MySQL smoothly and atleast kind of quickly? I currently use SQLite, and I am wondering if it is time to switch from SQLite to MySQL, or stay with MySQL.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 8:22 pm
by redmonkey
I have an old 200Mhz laptop with 16MB ram running win98, Apache 1.3, PHP4 and mySQL 3.23 and it actually works reasonably well.
I've never used SQLite so I couldn't offer any comparisons on that part.
I've also just put together a little automatic setup app which installs and configures Apache 1.3.20, PHP 4.3.4 and mySQL 3.23.58 with the option to install and configure phpMyAdmin 2.5.5-pl1 in a win32 enviroment. If this interests you give me a shout as I'm looking to test it on a few different boxes and I'm also looking for feedback as to ease of use. So far I have tested the app on win98 and win2K and seems to do exactly what it says on the tin.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 8:24 pm
by microthick
With services like Apache and MySQL, the big requirement is RAM.
Currently, my system is running Apache and MySQL.
Apache is using: 33.4 MB of RAM
MySQL is using: 11.8 MB of RAM
I'd suggest upgrading your RAM if at all possible.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 9:19 pm
by Pyrite
I run a database/web/ftp server, mySQL/Apache 1.x/Proftpd using Linux on a Pentium 75 with 24 megs of RAM. Runs great. I have about 30 tables, each with anywhere between 5,000 - 30,000 records. Data is updated hourly and daily.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 10:04 pm
by scorphus
Straterra, don't wonder if it is time to switch... switch! To Linux. And don't waste processor and memory resources with the whole GUI.
Pyrite, that's great! I also have an ancient Pentium 95 with 16 megs powered by Debian 3.0 woody, running MySQL/PostgreSQL/Apache1.3.x/FTP/SSH/SAMBA very great. It is on the ground under my very foot with only power and lan cables pluged in.
The only thing that makes me a bit bored is the fact that Apache is killed every morning around 7:30. It seems to being killed because lack of RAM but I belive a new kernel should solve the problem. I compiled a new one but I'm getting kernel panic and still don't know what is the cause... Anyways, I kinda like it when things are not working smoothly
Regards,
Scorphus.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 10:07 pm
by Pyrite
Well if you like things not working smoothly, use Windows 95

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 5:59 am
by Straterra
Well..what distro do you think I should use of Linux then?
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 7:43 am
by scorphus
IMHO, either Slackware or Debian. I think those are really good distros.
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 8:32 am
by Saethyr
*not trying to hijack this thread*
On this same note, I am reminded I have a 700mhz sitting at the hacienda and need to know what distro would be best for a complete and totalk Linux newbie to learn on? I downloaded and burned Fedora and I believe Debian but I would be willing to try anything.
Saethyr
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 9:06 am
by Pyrite
Of course everyone knows I"m going to say Slackware...for the both of you.