[Elecraft] K2 Control, Internet Server, Microsoft Or Linux???

[lbailey at aep.com]

I've been looking at getting a desktop PC dedicated to my hamshack.  Of 
course, I want to do the usual stuff....logging, rig control, digital 
modes, etc., but I also would like to do remote control over the Internet. 
 Do a little hamming or at least listening on my K2 from my hotel room in 
the evening when I am out of town.

1)  Can I use the same PC to control my ham radio & to be my webserver?
2)  Got a quote on a locally built desktop...3000 AMD, 512 RAM, 80 Gig 
etc., with XP-Home...  Does this sound adquate?
3)  Will MS-XP-Home work? 
4)  Recommended software for webserver...."Frontpage?"
5)  Is wireless adequate?  (I'm thinking about looking for a wireless 
booster)
6)  Should I consider Linux for an operating system ... or....will that 
just make everything non-standard?

As you can see, this area of building up a webserver is new to me....so 
I'm trying to sort thru the hardware & software issues.  From a software 
stand point, I'll probably look at Ham Radio Deluxe first....& then I 
guess I need a program to build the website with....& then, is there a 
specific Internet server software, I need, too???

73, Lynn
K5AVJ (K2 #1411)