Seems datastream are becoming so fast (sic!) that mails are being recieved before someone sends them, thanks to the new bandwidth managament. (siC!) :)
KeithG --- Keith Vassallo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > The server is currently running Mandrake.. I've had > no complaints with > it.. I just need something that upgrades decently > > BTW: Is it just me, or is something wrong with the > linux.org.mt > mailserver timestamps? I sent my email and it was > received by the list > at 16:13, now Iain's reply has arrived at 14:30... > 2h 45m BEFORE i > sent my question? > > Keith > > Iain Sims wrote: > > >> I'm soon going to upgrade my home server and > might be co-locating > >> it at a new location. Due to this, I need to make > sure I choose > >> the right distro for the job that will give me > good uptime and > >> easy solutions when things go pear-shaped. I'm > currently > >> considering whether to go with Debian or Gentoo. > Now, before you > >> all tell me to choose Gentoo, here's a few > points: > > > > > > Sure someone would tell you to use Mandrake! > > > >> 1) The server must update itself. Both Debian and > Gentoo do this > >> well. However, Gentoo uses source, which means > processor usage > >> will be very high during upgrades due to > complication. Also it's > >> not the first time something breaks with a new > upgrade. This > >> doesn't seem to happen that much on Debian. > > > > > > Gentoo is stable, but the upgrades are easier with > the 'apt-get > > upgrade && apt-get update' commands. They take a > shed load less > > time too. > > > > If you take the Debian stable path, your s/w will > be very old. > > Testing is stable enough for server use. Just stay > away from > > unstable on a server. > > > >> 2) I need a distro with a decent package manager. > Both Debian and > >> Gentoo are excellent at this, but Gentoo is > exeedingly good at > >> it, especially with its USE keyword, which allows > me to choose > >> how packages are compiled. Would I be able to > acheive this on > >> Debian? For example, I use postfix as my mail > server and I need > >> authenticated SMTP. By default, postfix compiles > >> sans-authentication. This can easily be changed > using Gentoo's > >> USE keyword but what about Debian? How do I know > what options > >> packages come with and how to I turn options > on/off? > > > > > > As Debian provides binary packages, you have to > compile from source > > if you want the options. Debian may include extra > options (suchas > > SMTP AUTH ) but it's best to check using a test > box first. Before > > installing the server you should run a test box > first anyhow. > > > >> I'd like to here your opinions on this > > > > > > If you have the time to watch the box and want the > extras that > > Gentoo gives, go for it. Else look at Debian. > > > > HTH. > > > > Iain. > _______________________________________________ > MLUG-list > > mailing list MLUG-list@linux.org.mt > > > http://mailserv.megabyte.net/mailman/listinfo/mlug-list > > > > - -- > Keith Vassallo > Registered GNU/Linux User #290991 > http://www.keithvassallo.net > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: GnuPG v1.4.1 (GNU/Linux) > Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - > http://enigmail.mozdev.org > > iD8DBQFCbnEeym3HAdrlsyERAsLaAJ9GNOJSjbenY8+rgqv976AHjmjbVQCfT/ua > /tGQV5H08rDQaAzXdNe5/G4= > =y6Ae > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > > _______________________________________________ > MLUG-list mailing list > MLUG-list@linux.org.mt > http://mailserv.megabyte.net/mailman/listinfo/mlug-list > Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
