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I'm looking forward to hosting a personal database server or simply a data recorder. I was thinking of having a laptop to perform this task, running linux. Any information on ...
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  1. 12-05-2010 #1
    sprath
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    Anyone hosting a database on your mobile linux?

    I'm looking forward to hosting a personal database server or simply a data recorder.
    I was thinking of having a laptop to perform this task, running linux.

    Any information on what laptop should I choose to what distro should I go for would be helpful.
    Let's first think about having all the h/w in 'Working' mode (such as full support for the Video, WLAN, etc). Then move toward the DB part.

    Thanks for all your help, in advance.
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    I run MySQL, Oracle 11i, and PostgreSQL on my Dell laptop running Ubuntu 9.04 and 10.10. I do have 4GB of RAM and a 64-bit dual core 2.5GHz processor, so it is pretty snappy.
    Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
    Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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    As for the laptop, where are you located? Check out ZaReason, Inc. :: Laptops, Desktops, Servers, and Peripherals Designed for Ubuntu Linux - they sell only Linux systems (laptops, desktops, and servers), AND they ship international. They are located in Berkeley, California.
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    I am in India.
    Thanks for the information.
    I've been looking for some information, and it looks like most use Ubuntu.
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    Canonical has done a huge amount of work to make sure Ubuntu works well on today's laptops. Most hardware that you buy will work out-of-the-box. At worst, you may need to install proprietary wireless firmware, but they support that with a simple option in your system administration menu.
    Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
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