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Ubuntu as a File server and an HTPC--Any Issues?
As a part of my home network, I've decided to install Ubuntu on two of my computers. One is a file server that will also act as a small personal ftp/web server, (and occasionally display media--it will be located in my exercise room's closet once I run the CAT5) and the other is an HTPC that will be running XBMC and possibly some to-be-determined PVR software.
The file server will be serving media files to my Ubuntu HTPC, my WinXP laptop, and my Leopard iMac. It will be fed files by my WinXP dedicated downloading computer-cum-media stream generator, which in turn will be running uTorrent and PlayOn.
I'm familiar with creating home networks, but I've never used Ubuntu (or any linux flavor, really). Is there a good starting point to get the hang of it, or should I just dive in with my setup and learn as I go? Any books people suggest? Amy I making this more complicated than it needs to be?
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