Administering a web and mailing list server at home...

[ron ganzer]

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"Jim" <rtmcrider at cox.net> wrote:

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> Hi -
> 
> I would like to host a website at home that has information for the local
> motorcycling community. I would also like to offer a mailing list server for
> groups to use for informing subscribers of upcoming rides and events. List
> members could also share experiences and help each other with advice.
> 
> I have installed FreeBSD 4.10 Stable on an extra machine I have and have
> been using the FreeBSD Handbook as well as a couple of other books -
> Absolute BSD and FreeBSD Unleashed - to learn how to administer such a
> system.
> 
> It is pretty daunting. I like doing things myself, and I like to learn. It
> seems to me I would lose a lot of control and have software tool choice
> limitations placed upon me that would make my experiences less satisfying if
> I were to remotely administer my site on a commercial server.   
> 
> I have learned a lot so far, but I think I need to get some help in
> selecting the tools that are required to accomplish my goals. It seems the
> best (only) choice is Apache for my web server. Also, Python would be my
> choice for a scripting language. From what I've read so far, Postfix seems
> to be the MTA I should use and my mailing list server should be Mailman. Do
> I need a database?
> 
> Any thoughts, comments, experiences, insights, and/or suggestions would
> greatly be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> 
> Jim 
> 
> 
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i think running your own beats any comm hosting!!

apache would definatly be my choice for the web server for two reasons:
1. its (as was said) the "de facto" server for unix&liux
2. its probably the server with the most support sites/groups/lists which makes it the easiest to troubleshoot (someone must have encountered them b4 you)

as for mailing list ...... have a look here http://www.freebsddiary.org/majordomo.php


and the most important advice - enjoy yourself :)