A small 24/7 home server for ebooks and audiobooks
The goal is a dedicated to ebooks and audiobooks, with automatic downloading and file management. A powerful desktop PC is already available at home, but it uses too much electricity to leave on all day and night.
The current research points toward an for , a small low-power computer such as an , and Linux as the . The main open questions are where to start, what to learn first, and what mistakes to avoid.
Key points
- The server would be used for ebooks and audiobooks.
- Automatic downloading and data management are the desired features.
- The existing powerful PC is too power-hungry for 24/7 use.
- An and Linux are being considered as a low-power setup.
- The biggest need is beginner guidance on what to learn and what to avoid.