How can i make my linux work like a web server?

December 28th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under
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zebobbybird@sbcglobal.net asked:


I have an ubuntu linux pc, and im wondering if it is possible to use it as a web server, to make, and host my own website, if so, where do i start, and what do i need?

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  1. Comment by Eric L on 28 December 2008:

    Yes, check out apache.

    I’m not familiar with ubuntu but Fedora comes bundled with Apache, FTP, and other internet tools/servers.

  2. Comment by TalentedChimp on 28 December 2008:

    Install Apache, maybe PHP depending on what you want to do, buy a domain, redirect the domain to your static IP address, if you have one. Write your pages, put them in /var/www/html, edit your firewall rules to allow incoming connections on port 80, and voila!

  3. Comment by bene on 29 December 2008:

    I have Ubuntu Kubuntu installed on my system, and I use Apache. It works very nicely and requires very little background knowledge. Of course you need SOME knowledge of networking (ports, IP, etc.) but you don’t need an extensive knowledge.

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