Help me setup server for 2 users at home

[Andy Jorgensen]

Title:

Help me setup server for 2 users at home​

Launcher Version:

None​

Modpack:

Infinity​

Modpack Version:

1.6.2​

Log Link:

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Details of the issue:

I have a dell vostro 400 pc that I wasnt using and now I only want to use it to host a minecraft sever I have windows 7 on it now fresh installed and it is very laggy and kicks us out. Is there any light versions of any type of OS that I can install to make it run better I am open to any options linux etc

specs
intel core duo E6550 2.33 ghz
3gb ram
windows 7 pro 64bit Can change to whatever​

 

[Andy Jorgensen]

It looks lIke many user mineos and Ubuntu server what do you guys think would be best

 

[idjmleader]

Well windwows 7 uses 2GB of ram itself so that would leave the server with only 1GB do you have a extra stick of ram?

 

[Andy Jorgensen]

After lots of trial and error (I am not that great with linux) I got MineOS up and running it is a lot less demanding on ram I dont have any I would need to buy some if I have to I may go that route I will see how MineOS goes without it

 

[idjmleader]

After lots of trial and error (I am not that great with linux) I got MineOS up and running it is a lot less demanding on ram I dont have any I would need to buy some if I have to I may go that route I will see how MineOS goes without it

Well you can get 8GB of ram for like $50.00 USD on amazon man good deal

 

[lenscas]

It seems I am a bit late to the party but my preferred OS for a minecraft server is Debian, make sure you install it without a gui and other stuff you won't need and it will run great.

Some programs that you will defiantly need if you go this way:
screens this will allow you to keep the server running without connected to it with ssh

openssh-server and an ssh client, this will allow you to connect from it remotely and transfer files, to connect and give commands I use putty to transfer files I use winscp

java this is of course for obvious reasons, jave openjdk-7 comes pre-installed and I have yet to see it causing problems make sure it is 64 bit though.

I have never used mineOS so I can't compare it.