My younger brother and myself are trying to use open source materials to come up with some kind of self test project that my parents and grandparents really wants us to do over the holidays as a practical-start off sort of thing
Ok we have about 4 computers at home and my younger brother +my grandparents live about 200km away from us. They have 3 computers. However, we make very regular visits (monthly) to my brother and the grandpas+mas.
Now my brother and myself want to make every use of the tools in open source Xamp package.
ie (Apache +Mysql +FileZilla + Mercury)
By using the package we propose to create a (3 things)
1. family website using Joomla + Apache + Mysql+ MyPHPAdmin,
2. create a family email system using Mercury and
3. Share files using the FileZilla FTP in Xamp between 2 location..
We basically want to create a communication link between ourselves and our grandparents.
Our father is willing to pay for any expenses involved and we (my brother and myself do have some bucks to pay too a). But the problem is, we are stacked as to where to start from.
After this experience, if we achieve the 3 things successfully at low cost, hopefully,
we know that we can use as an experience in our CV to find a better join out there or maybe become a part-time consultant in the three 3 areas.
Therefore, we know that such forum like this consist of experts who can guide us in the right direction and we appreciate very much for any contributing ideas and guidelines toward our project and our career development.
Facts:
2 locations (200km app)-7 computers
-Both locations connected to internet
-Grandpa and ma with small brother have 3 pc –2 internets through Wimax ISP service only
-At home we have 4 PCs only all connected to internet using EVDO wireless USB Modem (Mobile- Broadband)prepaid internet bill thru ISP..Only
I have installed Xamp in one out of the 4 computers at home that includes Apache, Mysql, Filezilla and Mercury. I have installed Joomla and its up and running which is fine.
Now how can I configure the email and FTP server so that we can start to use it.
You assistance will be a great help.
Sorry for being too long.