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[ac390winchendon]

Hi, my name is Amy and I have learned alot about various linux distros from this site. I am currently looking for advice on a server distro. The machine I have was previously a server running windows in telecommunications. I currently have Ubuntu Server 7.10 installed, but I'm a bit slow on learning how to use command line entirely. My favorite distro to date has been Mandriva. Here's looking to do: I want to start by running a home web, mail and file server. I homeschool, and have mastered the networking and want to move on. I ultimately want to start a webhosting business. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Chris_C]

There's no reason you cant install the "normal" (desktop) version of Ubuntu and install server software on that base

You get all the desktop GUI stuff and it behaves like a server too, ideal for developing software, which is how I use it.

The graphical package manager in Ubuntu is called synaptic, and it makes installing software like apache, php, mysql even mail and ftp servers can be installed just like on the server version of ubuntu.

Hope this helps
C

[ryokimball]

Welcome to the forums! And good luck with your entrepreneurial expeditions.... I'd offer some advice or something that would make me sound smart, but both would probably be lies. However, there are plenty of people that could do both truthfully here, so you're in the right place. ^,^

[fingal]

Hello and welcome Amy.

[Manchunian]

Hello Amy,

I don't think you need to worry about whether a particular distro is more or less suited to networking - they're all pretty equal in this regard in my opinion. Don't forget that Linux being basically a Unix clone is very suited to networking. I know someone who runs a mail server and he uses a conventional Debian Etch system and he's as thrilled as punch with it.

Good luck!

[jayd512]

Howdy, Amy!

This poll is a good place to look at info for server specific distros. Also, as Chris C and Manchunian mentioned, any distro you choose can be used for running a server.

Have fun, and let us know which one you pick!

[abhilashkumar]

Hey there. Heres why I have joined these forums.

I am going to try and install a linux distro on my 1 month old Acer Aspire 4520.
The laptop came installed with... Nothing...

I have put Windows Vista on it for the time being and as soon as I can get it to run 100% on Linux I will get rid of dual boot.

So there...

[jayd512]

Welcome to the Forums, abhilashkumar!

Hope you enjoy your stay with us, and I've found this to be a fun and very helpful place to hang out. If your looking for a good distro to start with, this poll should help you out, or you can check the link in my signature. Let us know how it goes!