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  1. 08-28-2005 #1
    tommytomthms5
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    linux server distro on imac

    pretty much i want to use my imac 9.2 as a linux internet server

    HELP MEEEEEEEE!!!!!

    ps. ima noobie
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    You can use Ubuntu or Debian for your iMac. What do you need to know specifically?

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    i need to know how to 1st get it installed then i need to know if i need special hardware to use it as an internet server
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  4. 08-29-2005 #4
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    install: if ur only going to need it for a server the i suggest a bare install of debian. try the netinstall (go to www.debian.org and follow instructions for the netinstall). to get started with the server refer to www.aboutdebian.com/internet.htm (very helpful to me!).

    hardware: not really. you may want to google web server security, and maybe get a program to help you out with the security (a firewall is an example).

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  5. 09-03-2005 #5
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    Should you decide to stick with Ubuntu, there is an option during the initial splash screen of the installtion to install Ubuntu for a server.

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