Running a 'server' help

[V4NT0M]

I meant help... But lol... I have been wanting to run a computer 24/7 for a while to host a few services and manage downloads between a few pcs on a network, will also be using the same box as a media pc...

Wondering which OS you reccommend... I'm thinking Windows Server 2003(x64)/2008(x64) or just XP... Not sure though, here's an overview on what i'll be running;

VNC
Ventrilo
Hamachi
Utorrent

And probably F@H somtimes

Any information on whats compatible with what would be appreciated.

 

[Fr0dders]

for that XP will be fine

id get XP pro if you can because its got RDC built in. Then you can just leave it plugged into the router with a power lead and no keyboard / mouse and just administer it via terminal services

 

[markyb]

I've been running a small file server, download box and vent server (almost identical what you are going to use) for almost a year now 24/7.

I used Windows 2003 Server although probably next time or when I get round to re-building it I will use a Linux Distro as it will do everything my server currently runs.