Going from windows user, to running a Linux web/mail server, hosting and creating your own site with user email, forums, blogs, and even ad revenue, from home:

Time: Varies Extremely depending on experience. 1 day to 3 months. You will find that this varies depending on personal experience as well as the amount of time that you spend working on your computer per day.

Required materials:

Ok so let’s do this right. I will assume you have and know nothing. That is not entirely true. I will assume that because you have access to this article that you also have access to an internet enabled computer. Do not complain if the things I’m telling you seem basic or too simplified.