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Would you say this system is stable enough to run php MySQL

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Would you say this system is stable enough to run php MySQL Apache2?

AMD CPU 2800+ Sempron
2GB DDR400
80GB HDD

I am unsure as to what servers usually require.

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For a live production server or test server?

I've run test servers on 800mhrz, 128mb ram, 15gb harddrive... and I'm sure I could've done alot worse.
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It is for a live server.

The items installed are Win XP Pro, Apache2, Firewall, AntiV, MySQL and PHP5

The system is just left running and is connected direct to the Inet.

I was thinking maybe I would need a big server system from HP to do this but after your comments I think this might be ok.

Please let me know.

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Depends on what kind of traffic you are expecting... if it is high volme I would recommend renting an actual hosting box. I wouldn't really recommend running your own server on a standard cable/dsl connection. Server boxes are usually hosted on powerful lines, meant to withstand high traffic. Your personal connection will likely be a massive bottleneck, especially under high stress.
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Thanks for the advice,

I have it running on a DSL business line 8Meg broadband.

Would I need more?

The traffic is not too much, just hosting basic client sites. around 15
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My advise is to leave it to the hosting companies. Standard DSL/Cable connections will typically be slow during http connections, especially those sutuated far from the your server. Hosting companies are usually tied into backbone networks.
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great advice, thanks Jcart
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