me<---- the complete linux idiot

[squirlystubb]

i am a complete idiot hen it comes to linux but someone suggested i should run a server using linux on machine in bedroom. so i downloaded a version of linux it was fc something or other i know it was 5 cds worth didn't take long but anyway i got it installed and just randomly browsed the net from it for info or help on software needed to run server found that after that don't have a clue.
machine is
amd sempron 2500= running at 1.81ghz
512mb ram
15gb hard drive (test one)
geforce 6200
etc.

NEED HELP big time
if anyone can be very grateful

[aschmack]

You should read the nice tutorial that has been here since October 2004. http://www.srcds.com/db/engine.php?subaction=showfull&id=1098643920&archive=