05-01-2015, 02:58 PM
It sounds as though your requirements are not complicated. Everything you desire is available with GUI tools.
Kodi media center, can also be your media server.
Static IP can be had by using the built-in Network Manager.
Samba for sharing with Windoze.
Your router will govern your WAN connectivity, I use DD-WRT on compatible hardware for the features and built-in VPN server.
Webmin is available for web management.
All are FREE and, yes, Linux is a superior server operating system.
Kodi media center, can also be your media server.
Static IP can be had by using the built-in Network Manager.
Samba for sharing with Windoze.
Your router will govern your WAN connectivity, I use DD-WRT on compatible hardware for the features and built-in VPN server.
Webmin is available for web management.
All are FREE and, yes, Linux is a superior server operating system.