On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 6:11 AM, Allen <[email protected]> wrote:
> I used to like red hat but I've not used Linux for some time. Now I am > thinking of having a Linux server for mailing lists and to "play" with. What > the current "fav" For a stable, reliable OS with long-term supported apps and desktop, it's hard to beat CentOS, imnsho. Ubuntu Server in the LTS (Long-Term Support) version is also a good choice. They both run 98% the same code -- Linux kernel, POSIX tools, your choice of FOSS applications -- but are tweaked and configured a bit differently. The primary differences are the package managers and the tools they use to add/remove programs: Ubuntu uses the Debian style .deb files and apt commands, while CentOS uses .rpm files and the yum commands. Again, both are installing pretty much the same software, it's more of a question of what you're more comfortable with. -- Ted Roche Ted Roche & Associates, LLC http://www.tedroche.com _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/CACW6n4uWPwkh3oK03HRS_pTJSLi3KCiJsaygX7u=hp2wmjw...@mail.gmail.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
