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!
