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An old PC as a Minecraft PE Server?

Djole123
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I just wanted to ask is it somehow possible to use an old computer for hosting an MCPE server? It's probably going to be local with no more than 5 people on it. Specs are unknown, but I know that it's an old AMD.

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5 minutes ago, Djole123 said:

I just wanted to ask is it somehow possible to use an old computer for hosting an MCPE server? It's probably going to be local with no more than 5 people on it. Specs are unknown, but I know that it's an old AMD.

As long as it's got an OS it could probably do it.

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Install an OS like Ubuntu Server or Debian (without a GUI) and try it out. 

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31 minutes ago, nbouwhuis said:

Install an OS like Ubuntu Server or Debian (without a GUI) and try it out. 

Or you can install mineos. Its a free turnkey-based linux distro with a custom minecraft web control panel on it.

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IMO its not worth using an OS like MineOS as it will degrade the learning experience. I'm fairly sure it does not support pocket edition either. Use a free OS like CentOS (my personal favorite) and watch some YouTube videos to learn the basics. It's really worth it and can actually be quite a bit of fun. :D

 

EDIT: Here is a link to PocketMine, the MC PE server software https://www.pocketmine.net/

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18 hours ago, ChronicGenocide said:

IMO its not worth using an OS like MineOS as it will degrade the learning experience. I'm fairly sure it does not support pocket edition either. Use a free OS like CentOS (my personal favorite) and watch some YouTube videos to learn the basics. It's really worth it and can actually be quite a bit of fun. :D

 

EDIT: Here is a link to PocketMine, the MC PE server software https://www.pocketmine.net/

CentOS is my favorite too (*highfive*). But I got started on Debian and I think it's easier for beginners to understand.

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