On Sun, Dec 29, 2013 at 08:11:16PM +0100, [email protected] wrote:

> I'm thinking of using it to run a server.  I have some (probably
> very basic) questions before I give it a try.

Good plan, using netinst will significantly reduce cruft.

> Net-install is terminal-only, right?  The whole screen is that text
> interface?

Yes, it's terminal only.  As it should be.

> What are some important commands?  Like how to:
> 
> -install an application (the same as installing from desktop terminal?)

apt-get or aptitude

> -run an application (I assume that I just enter its name)

yes, bash-completion ftw.

> -exit an application

application specific

> -shut down computer

"sudo shutdown -h now" should work.

> Is multi-tasking possible or necessary for a server?  Like what if I
> want to run an email server and a file server at the same time?

Yes, many services/programs can run at the same time.

Best of luck! 

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