Server Recommendation

[bpri7]

I currently have a network of a dual boot Windows XP/Windows 2000 desktop, Mandrake 7 desktop, and a IBM laptop running Ubuntu. I'm looking to add a server to this network. What would be a good Linux choice?

[digitalamar]

Go for RedHat or SuSe.

[bpri7]

Go for RedHat or SuSe.

Why one of these?

[sdousley]

simple to setup, simple to maintain.

[JoelM]

I'd use Trustix personally, even simpler and secure

http://www.trustix.org

[bpri7]

Thanks

[nomar]

When peole usually ask me this I tell them to use the best tool for the job and/or what they're used to. You'll find it much easier to setup and maintain a distro that you're familiar with.

If you already use ubuntu, then why not ubuntu or debian.

Personally I use debian on my servers. The reasons why:

* Easy to build (use sarge net installer if possible)
* Very easy to maintain
- Great package management
- Many packages in repository
- Security bug fixes, fast and backported
- Long support cycle, build server today and forget about it for three years!
- Debconf for quick easy setup of many things
* Very stable (and I mean very)
* Large user base

[bigtomrodney]

Great thing to remember is that linux servers are different from Windows servers. Microsoft make such a big distinction for licencing purposes but with linux it's the same kernel/setup and just your config that changes. No reason not to use Ubuntu as mentioned. Just use what you're comfortable with. On the other hand for servers Red Hat/ CentOS (RH clone) or SuSE would make a good choice.

[bryansmith]

Just use what you're comfortable with.

Exactly my thoughts. There is no point about learning the inner workings of a new distro and get confused/frustrated when you already know how to use one.

Also, Ubuntu has a server option during the install. I believe you type server at the boot prompt.

Bryan