I'm running XP, and I'm considering just a low-traffic site that won't require the beefed up server OSes.
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http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html - Xampp is a free webserver bundle which includes Apache, MySQL, PHP, and email hosting.
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Actually, Windows XP with no Service Packs, has a limit of 127GB, or 137 billion bytes (they're the same).  And you only need SP1 for that not to be the case anymore.
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If you need it "desparately" BUY IT!\nIt comes as part of Server 2003
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not important .. and any OS have Internet explorer
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Your best bet is a super-light modern Linux distro like Damn Small Linux (see the link below).  It only needs about 50MB of hard drive space for the whole operating system and only needs 16MB RAM to run.  There is also a link to a tutorial on how to make a live CD, which you will need to do after you download it.  The tutorial is for Ubuntu, but just substitute Damn Small Linux for Ubuntu.\n\nWith Linux you won't have to worry about viruses, and you will be running a very fast modern operating system, instead of some outdated software from 9 years ago.  I believe Damn Small Linux comes with Firefox (if not, you can download it).\n\nYou don't need to learn how to use the command line -- Damn Small Linux has a regular graphical desktop.  But if you do want to learn the command line (it can do a lot of cool things), check out the free PDF book at UnixMages.com below.
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www.atspace.com -- 50MB, Unlimit traffic, No Banner, Your Domain/Subdomain, No Scripting\nwww.100webspace.com -- 100MB, 3GB Traffic, Banner Ads, Your Domain/Subdomain, PHP/MySQL/Perl\nwww.netfirms.com -- 25MB, 1GB Traffic, Banner Ads, Subdomain, PHP/MySQL/Perl\n\nI go to http://www.freewebspace.net/ to look for free hostings\n\ngood luck
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Get started at\nhttp://www.cafepress.com\n\nYou can rent a secure server from\nhttp://www.1and1.co.uk\nThey start at £80 a month though.
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most of windows and linux..don't worry, it doesn't require a lot. just make sure you have at least 256Mb RAM, for better speed performance. it won't be any good if u have less than 128Mb RAM
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I use and recommend proxify. Still limit to some how, but is safe and encrypted\n\nhttps://proxify.com\n\ncheck mysite is getting updated tonight\n\npinaloca.bravehost.com
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Don't do it.  If you clear the secure socket layer in XP you won't be able to use secure sites properly.
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there will be no problem at all, a 1GHz processor is more than enough to handle the tasks that most of us perform on our computers.  There will be no improvement on upgrading to XP as far as internet speed is concern.
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There's no one answers to that question. What is important to you? When you say you don't need anything too fancy, obviously that means you're not out looking for a dual processor server. But it doesn't tell me much else.\n\nIf you're looking for something relatively inexpensive, but with reasonable support and service, there's always Dell. They've got a good lineup of options and you can basically design your own system online, and then order it.
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if u have xp, u won't need any drivers.
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Haha.. Please when u find out such server do let me know as well...\nCan try:\nhttp://www.fsphost.com/\nthis has a list of servers u can try.\nhttp://www.lights.com/pickalink/freestorage/\n\nKeep one thing in mind, even if u find such server (like the first link i mentioned) there will always be a bandwidth restriction.\n\nHope this helps.
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If you want a server, Windows XP is not the best choice in Operating Systems.  Server 2003 or something like that would be better.  Servers are not meant to be played on.  They are mostly for hosting files and things like that.  For a server I would recommend Opteron processors and Striped and Mirrored Hard Drives (RAID 5).  For a gaming system, you would want completely different things.  I would recommend and AMD FX series processor and at least 1GB of PC3200 DDR.  You don't need to overclock a server.  That is pointless and too dangerous to be worth it.  If you want to overclock your gaming rig, go into the BIOS and set the voltage higher than default, but only do so one increment at a time.  Get better CPU cooling than what comes with the processor if you are going to do this.  I would recommend water cooling if you really want to overclock.  WARNING: OVERCLOCKING CAN DAMAGE YOUR HARDWARE PERMANENTLY!  DO NOT ATTEMPT IT IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!!!  Good Luck!
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honestly hosting your own is often a good idea apache is a free webserver free dns is exatly what it sounds like you can host your own pages so all you need to pay for is your computer which sense your on yahoo answers i know you have and internet which is also a given.
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Can I answer this even though I don't consider myself to be an expert?\n\nIf you are looking for alternative ways to host or serve, look into the Microsoft exchange component. I high encourage you to do your research and shop and compare.\n\nI'm just supplying you with just another resource here and I'm not selling anything nor am I promoting it. If you would care to investigate the possibility of serving from home, take a look and make up your own mind.\n\nHow to build your own web server and NEVER pay hosting fees again.\nhttp://www.diywebhosting.com/