Whats the best distro?

[Dantrag]

im setting up a server.. mainly file (ftp and stuff) just to get some experience in linux really

spec: p2 233mhz
384 pc 66
40GB hdd

what would be the best distro... i was thinking SuSe or maybe even freebsd, i just want to try it out ^^

any idea's?

 

[DigitAlex]

If you're kinda new to linux, you might wanna try Mandrake / RedHat

If not, I'd suggest digging a little bit more and considering Debian or LFS if you're a compilation fan :d

But mainly it's just personal preferance. There is no "best" distro to me. There are distros more or less suitable for specified purposes and users.

Hope this helps

 

[Dantrag]

im new.. but i'm not really sure...and as i have a p II isn't it better to get an older version?

 

[DigitAlex]

You can start with a Mandrake or Red Hat then if you're totally new. This way it will be less harsh and more user friendly. You can install the version 9 or even 8 if you want. Nothing stops you from upgrading just the components you will actually use (servers). For a server, it's also a good idea not to enable the GUI startup on boot (X server).

 

[Nodsu]

For a newbie GNOME or KDE windowing environments are the best but latest versions of those are way too much for a PII. You can either try alternative window managers or install an older distro until you get a hang of things.

 

[Dantrag]

i'll go for red hat ... now ill just wait for a couple of parts to come in nextweek

thx ^^