Im interested in setting up my own server but i really don't have a clue as to what might be needed. I have a domain name but that's about it. Im assuming that i can run Apache off my computer instead of having to go out and purchase a server. Am i right? What can Apache serve up besides web pages? I mean does it come with SMTP so i can serve up email? Also how can i close off outside people from accessing my site for the time being. I was thinking about running a packet filter on the server side to only accept packets comming from my ip address since the server will be running off another ip address. Any suggestions? Thanks.