Perenaster <perenaster <at> googlemail.com> writes:
> Hey,I dont't know if this is the right list I'm writing to but > I want to use Gentoo as server. My aim is a small as possible > installation of an OS with only the modules I want. I run several gentoo servers, on a minimal configuration. It is painless and I do most updates at night, unattended on the servers. Oh, I run duplicate machines on my servers with mostly stable software; so if a version rollback is necessary on a given piece of software, it's not too cumbersome (mostly). If you are pushing the latest Java technology, it'll be a bit more challenging, imho. Minimal firewalls using Compact Flash are a favorite of mine using gentoo. For a server, I'd suggest RAID although those docs are a bit dated, folks here will help you stagger through the installation if you choose to add RAID to your server(s). Be careful, *Gentoo will seduce you* into building that ultimate workstation, just the way you want it. TIME SINK, particularly if you want tons of the latest software from various sources, but ultimate pleasure as a workstation. Gentoo also runs as an embedded platform and on many different architectures. If you are not vigilant, Gentoo will even enhance your dreams, as you sleep. caveat emptor! hth, James
