On 10/14/21 23:33, Semih Ozlem wrote:
Hello everyone
I am a mathematics PhD student completing my dissertation at
Yeditepe University Istanbul working under Prof Ilhan Ikeda who is at
Bosphorus University Istanbul. I am involved in setting up some
seminars, keeping correspondence with other mathematicians or
mathematics students.
I worked for brief periods as a programmer mainly in python on small
projects.
Currently I am working with an electrical technician in Bursa Turkey
who is running an electrical electronical services store.
I am also interested in educational projects.
I am very much into using linux for academic work, I am willing to
introduce other people to linux and possibly set up a local linux
users group where I live.
I am thinking of setting up a server, both for local (at home use),
(I have already set up say samba server or openssh server) to be used
only under one modem. However due to lack of machines dedicated for
that purpose the server is not continuing.
I would like to make a server I set up say at home available at the
workplace as well so that I don't have to run back home while at
work. If possible make the server accessible via a smart phone or
some other computer.
Also in future possibly I would like to set up a web server possibly
for the shop and or for mathematical educational and linux related
activities as well as for myself and friends and maybe local
community.
Already gdrive offers opportunities for storing files etc. and wix
and some other sites allow you to build websites and I am sure there
are many other options out there coming from the cloud. But I would
like to explore, if you guys also thinnk it might be a worthwhile
endeavor too and worth the time, to use linux LAMP server or any
other option under the linux umbrella that might be worthwhile. I am
thinking of starting small scale since I am operating on a really
tight budget currently. And should I reach better circumstances
whether through finding some potential financial support or better
income myself, I would like to expand on number of things I try.
I am also in interested in humanitarian causes potentially though I
would not call myself very active or an activist I like reading on
such issues and discussing. One potential possibility is to develop
projects in relation to say immigration crisis to do with syria or
any other cause... even to help assist people in say getting help
with reaching or finding out about public services. But at the moment
all these are ideas. Nothing definite yet. I am exploring.
I would like to ask for suggestions like a roadmap that may be
worthwhile to follow.
Thank you in advance for any assistance and ideas and suggestions
and recommendations.
Sincerely
Semih Ozlem
On 10/15/21 01:16, Semih Ozlem wrote:
How much does it cost to run a server full time, is it cheaper to run
one yourself or to rent one online? Do you have an estimate? or
range? (cost could be electricity and internet connection used?)
For your situation, I suggest that you get a 14" or 15" laptop with
Windows 7 Pro 64-bit, a 4+ core CPU with virtualization support, 8+ GB
of dual-channel memory, and a 256+ GB SSD. Get a 1+ TB external SSD or
HDD with the fastest connection the laptop supports, and put your data
on it. Install virtualization software and create Debian virtual
machines (VM). Get a backpack with a laptop compartment and carry it
all around with you.
Note that you don't need a new or expensive laptop. I have a Dell
Latitude E6520 that was near top-of-the line in ~2011, but sells for
US$150~200 today. It is my primary workstation; I use it daily. While
older machines are bulkier and heavier, and the batteries do not last
very long, they are easier to modify and upgrade than newer laptops.
And, now that Microsoft has declared Windows 11 will not support
machines prior to Intel Core 8th generation, the price of older x86
computers has dropped even more.
It is not wise to host Internet services on a home server. If and when
you want an Internet presence, get a virtual private server (VPS).
Prices range from free to very expensive, depending upon provider and plan.
I live in California, USA. Graduate programs here typically require
students to obtain a certain number of graduate-level courses in their
department, plus some number of upper-division or graduate courses
outside their department. If your university has a computer science
(CS) department, perhaps you could take CS courses and apply them
towards your Ph.D..
David
