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TomMoorehouse
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I could go on about this question forever but here is the basic idea:
Currently the intlwaters.com server hosts 5 top level domains and 6 sub domains. Intlwaters.com has by far the most traffic. Recently I have recieved a couple emails about website problems directly related to the servers performance. The current server is getting old and slowing down. I am a little concerned for it. It has been running basically non-stop for 4 years. in computer time that pretty darn long. its specs are:
model: Packard Bell s600
processor: pentium I 233mhz
memory: 64 megs
hard drive: 13 gig
os: windows 2000 server
So as you can see it is pretty dated.... here is what I propose replacing it with it. I know this will be a contraversial choice but it is affordable and more than 3X faster. I would have to change the operating system but that is not a problem.
I propose replacing it with a $199 Microtel PC being sold by walmart. specs:
I would post the link but it is too huge and really screws up the page: just go to www.walmart.com and it should be easy enough to find under the computer section.
model: microtel SYSMAR710 800
processor: VIA C3 800mhz
memory: 128 megs
hard drive: 10 gig
os: lindows (would be replaced)
From what I can tell I could get the PC delivered for about $217 any extra donations would be used for more memory and/or a larger hard drive.
Why am I asking this? well I was not going to ask but I'd really like to see the server upgraded. I don't have any spare money currently. Currently I spend $50 a month to maintain our awesome connection. That really adds up to a lot of $$$. Other forums accept donations like Jim's RC Boat Dock. The other path is to wait a year or 2 till I get a new workstation PC and my current workstation will become the server. It is an IBM aptiva 2170-190 AMD k62 500 with 256 megs and 13 gig drive.
So what do you think? Please post or email me with comments.
Am I nuts?
Thanks,
Tom
Currently the intlwaters.com server hosts 5 top level domains and 6 sub domains. Intlwaters.com has by far the most traffic. Recently I have recieved a couple emails about website problems directly related to the servers performance. The current server is getting old and slowing down. I am a little concerned for it. It has been running basically non-stop for 4 years. in computer time that pretty darn long. its specs are:
model: Packard Bell s600
processor: pentium I 233mhz
memory: 64 megs
hard drive: 13 gig
os: windows 2000 server
So as you can see it is pretty dated.... here is what I propose replacing it with it. I know this will be a contraversial choice but it is affordable and more than 3X faster. I would have to change the operating system but that is not a problem.
I propose replacing it with a $199 Microtel PC being sold by walmart. specs:
I would post the link but it is too huge and really screws up the page: just go to www.walmart.com and it should be easy enough to find under the computer section.
model: microtel SYSMAR710 800
processor: VIA C3 800mhz
memory: 128 megs
hard drive: 10 gig
os: lindows (would be replaced)
From what I can tell I could get the PC delivered for about $217 any extra donations would be used for more memory and/or a larger hard drive.
Why am I asking this? well I was not going to ask but I'd really like to see the server upgraded. I don't have any spare money currently. Currently I spend $50 a month to maintain our awesome connection. That really adds up to a lot of $$$. Other forums accept donations like Jim's RC Boat Dock. The other path is to wait a year or 2 till I get a new workstation PC and my current workstation will become the server. It is an IBM aptiva 2170-190 AMD k62 500 with 256 megs and 13 gig drive.
So what do you think? Please post or email me with comments.
Am I nuts?
Thanks,
Tom
