How to turn an old computer into a web server.
You don't know what to do with a computer that's been around for a decade. Rather than getting rid of it why not transform it into a web server.
Published on 09/28/2024, last updated on 10/05/2024
The family computer no longer works, it hasn't been restarted in a very long time and it's abandonned. Why not try to give it a second lease of life by installing Linux. There are several distributions suitable for you depending on whether you are a beginner or an experienced user.
Installation of distribution
The first step is to install the distribution you have chosen on your computer, remember to back up your documents before completely formatting the computer. Another solution is to install the Linux distribution alongside Windows in dualboot to have both operating systems accessible when the computer starts.
Installing the LAMP web server
The LAMP stack, acronym for Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP, allows you to set up a web server. After installing the distribution, the documentation explains the steps to configure the web server.
- Linux : This is the operating system.
- Apache : C'est le serveur HTTP qui permet de communiquer avec le navigateur.
- MySQL : It is the HTTP server which allows communication with the browser.
- PHP : It is the programming language that allows content to be served dynamically.
Plan
Conclusion
Installing a LAMP stack can help you start learning about the Linux environment, getting familiar with entering commands in a terminal. Better understand how elements communicate from an HTTP request to the database server. And your computer that no longer worked is now running with a brand new Linux distribution!
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