laptop as a linux server

ksmatthews · 01-28-2012, 04:05 AM

Traditionally we use a work station as a server but how about a laptop ?

Is it feasible for example to use a laptop as a web server on a local LAN - serving up web apps ?

If so, in what mode should the unattended laptop run ? Suspend ?

regards,

Steven Matthews

pingu · 01-28-2012, 04:39 AM

Why not - a laptop is just a computer.
I'm using a very old laptop (CompaqArmada E500 w/o battery) as just that, a home webserver for internal / webdevelopment purposes.
I don't think you should allow it to go into suspended mode though, it has to be "awake" to function (my laptops are old, no suspend mode, so I'm not really sure).

pwalden · 01-31-2012, 12:16 PM

I agree. No reason not use a laptop as a server. I have an old HP Omnibook 6000 as a mpd (music player daemon) server. It runs 25 hours a day. I cron up mpc commands to start, stop and change the music.

I have turned off all the screensaver, suspend, hibernate responses to closing the cover.

ksmatthews · 02-01-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pwalden

I have turned off all the screensaver, suspend, hibernate responses to closing the cover.

How would you do that ? I want to know how to leave the laptop unattended but alive with the cover closed ...

regards,

steven M

jefro · 02-01-2012, 05:05 PM

Sometimes bios may have a choice for that. Look there. There is a package also for linux that may be able to change it. I forgot what that was.

It may be better to get some cheap atom or amd K box for this use. Laptops are pretty good on power but it is always harder to get them working.

ksmatthews · 02-04-2012, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwalden

I have turned off all the screensaver, suspend, hibernate responses to closing the cover.

How would you do that ?

Steven M