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Discussion in 'The Alternative OS' started by daniel161, Feb 15, 2007.

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  1. daniel161 Newcomer, in training

    Hi everyone!


    What is the best (Free) Linux server os? I would prefer an easy to set up and run, I would also like a graphic interface b/c I am no good at command line interface!

    Thanks!



    --Daniel L
    daniel161, Feb 15, 2007
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  2. Nodsu Newcomer, in training

    What do you intend to do with that server?

    Serve files, printers, web, database, mail, desktop, instant messaging, shell acounts, internet connections?

    And virtually any Linux can do any of these things. So just look up any of our "what's the best Linux distro" threads and make your pick.
    Nodsu, Feb 16, 2007
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  3. daniel161 Newcomer, in training

    I want to do a very basic web page, as a test. And I want it to host mysql dbs.


    --Daniel L
    daniel161, Feb 16, 2007
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  4. Nodsu Newcomer, in training

    OpenSuSE, (K)Ubuntu, Mandriva, Fedora are user-friendly and any of these will do just fine. Just make sure you get the latest version.
    Nodsu, Feb 16, 2007
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  5. daniel161 Newcomer, in training

    Thanks for your help!


    --Daniel L
    daniel161, Feb 16, 2007
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  6. jobeard TechSpot Ambassador

    heck; you can load Apache 2 to your PC and get the same effect :)

    I even have it + MySQL loaded on my laptop!!! :giddy:
    jobeard, Mar 1, 2007
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  7. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training

    Phantasm66, Mar 2, 2007
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