Technobabble

I've been moving our DVD collection to a server so they're available throughout the house. Our TVs have small PCs connected.
Been learning Linux lately, I tried a windows server but it was aweful in performance. I have a Debian distro running and it always hits the network threshold before the hardware. I just despise the bash commands.

Anybody else a computer/tech nerd?

 

Can't you just move the files physically (i.e. using pendrive) to main server, then share the folder through the network? I don't know exactly how sharing with TV's work, but assuming the TV can access network resources it would work I suppose. Also I think it's even an option in "normal" Windows, no need for it to be server one. Linux is definitely performance and stability better, but you have to learn it. And I used to know basics, now my skills are quite rusty xP
It would also depend on how your PC's are connected. Cable connection is good enough, Wi-Fi could be a little failure-y, so a solution would be to download the file first to desired PC, then play.

 

The server just uses Samba Share to host the files. Then the windows PCs mount the iso from the server as if it were a dvd disc. I wanted to preserve the quality of the movie, so instead of converting to a video format i chose to copy the disc entirely.
All of our music and pictures as well as backup files reside there. Its setup with mirrored raid arrays so we don't loose anything. I've had lots of drive failures in the past and I hate loosing everything.

 

I don't see a reason why it shouldn't work then... I might have a little too low info. But on the other side, I was always quite bad at fixing things or giving advices remotely. I just work better when I see what effects my action have, or when I can tinker myself :3

 

It all works, I'm just starting a conversation about computer stuff.

When i added the extra drives it took me about 3 days to get them formatted, assemble the raid, partitions mounted and performing as intended. All because of the insane world of linux.

 

Ah lol, I misunderstood that, and thought you just need help
I'm a bit of a nerd, but on hardware side rather than software. I just enjoyed constructing my own PC knowing what's inside and how it all works out together.
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Barrier of 100 posts breached! Yiss!

 

Programmer here. And somewhat obsessed with technology.

 

Nice! Been working with PHP and Javascript for the last few years. Worked my way into C/++ recently with the discovery of Arduino development boards. Still a hacky amateur with C but I manage to get the job done.
What do you work on?

 

Well, I'm doing Computer Science, so far my experience has been:
Advanced: C, C++, Java.
Intermediate: Haskell, Common Lisp, Scala, Python.
Newbie: Assembly, Smalltalk.

I hadn't been doing much stuff lately, mostly focusing on studies and an Android custom rom I'm doing for a few devices.

 

15 year IT Infrastructure Support veteran here. Mac, Windows, Linux, desktop, server, mobile, network, servers, firewalls, telephony... If it plugs in at an office, I've probably worked with one and had to do at least minor troubleshooting.

The only programming I do though is shell scripting. :-/

Feel free to ask me any questions. I can't guarantee I'll know the answer, but i might at least be able to point you in an appropriate direction

 

Ill keep that in mind. Usually when I need to mess with my server I've forgotten what I done prior. Luckily the terminal saves my previous commands haha.

 

this is not Technobabble i'm yet to see anything like reverse the flux polarity manifest cascade shielding

 

is confused

 

Same do u think he's just saying words and seeing what he can get away with

 

i dont know it was all technobabble to me

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229362&leaderboard=1

I'm in the market for a new computer under $500 (the closer to $400 the better). I saw this thing, and it looks promising on an all-around basis. I'm just wondering if anyone else has a better opinion on the market, cause I haven't kept up with tech much.

 

Have you considered upgrading your current system, if you feel savvy enough it'll save a few bucks.

If you're looking for a gaming system keep your eyes out for a Steam Machine. They will basically be gaming pc's in a console format. A lot of them will run SteamOs which is Linux based but runs a nice steam front end. You can also put Windows on them because they are x86 based machines. They'll accept keyboard/mouse input and have the capability to run Occulus VR equipment in the future.
Alienware has an entry level one for just over $500, but Id say you could find less expensive ones elsewhere. The Alienware ones come with windows preinstalled.
Plus you get Valve support and approved hardware with proper drivers.

 

This is an AMD Athlon 64 (2.19 GHZ) with a hard drive of less than 150 GB. The ram I shoved in only gives it 2.75 GB of the stuff, and the video card only goes so far. We're still running Windows XP on this sumbitch. This tech is ancient. I literally got it from an old woman who didn't really even use it, and then shoved in some ram and a video card.

You really can't upgrade this thing any further.

 

Yeah that hardware has run its course. Id say what you posted is darn good value.
http://www.microcenter.com/ is a good place to look other than Newegg. Not quite as good of a selection but decently priced alternatives.