On Dec 10, 2007 11:41 AM, Edward Corrado <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi All, > > I just received a new server to install Evergreen on for testing > purposes. Typically, I've stayed away from Debian-based distros, but it > seems Evergreen is mostly being developed (and installed) on > Debian-based distros (or Gentoo), so I'm thinking about going with one > of them. All things being equal, my choice probably would be RHEL, which > we have a site license for, or at least I think we do. However, I have > no problem trying a Debian based distro if it will cause me less > troubles with Evergreen.
There shouldn't be any problems, per se, but the directions are not up to date (if they even exist anymore). I don't think it would take an unreasonable amount of effort to port the directions from Debian/?bunutu, replacing apt-get with rpm commands. > > I noticed install instructions for Debian Etch x32 ans Ubuntu. Does > anyone have a reason why I should use one over the other, or is it just > personal preference? Also, is their a reason not to use x64? > No reason at all. The PINES production machines are all x64 (Opteron) boxen. -- Mike Rylander | VP, Research and Design | Equinox Software, Inc. / The Evergreen Experts | phone: 1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457) | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | web: http://www.esilibrary.com
