On Fri, 20 Jun 2008, Michael Hipp wrote: > I think that's a *good* thing because I consider a server to be a *platform* > upon which I add the things (applications) that make it do what I need. > This is going to echo some of Soren's lastest post, but think it bears repeating:
It's clear to me what is really being discussed is should Ubuntu Server be a platform or a product akin to Ubuntu Desktop? Both are valid and useful, but *distinct*. To quote Soren: Ubuntu is "about making everything more useful by default". I absolutely agree with this, and through discussion, things like screen and other software, where appropriate and after thorough review, should be part of Ubuntu Server's default installation. This functionality and integration work is what gets at the heart of what Ubuntu is-- "Linux for Human Beings". On the other hand, there is a clear need to have an install method for server that is minimal, or platform oriented. Right now, the mini ISO, the alternate CD, JeOS and the current server CD all approach this from different angles, but come close to the same end result (though, IIRC, you end up with a different kernel in each). I suggest we have on the server CD a boot option like 'linux minimal' (this has been suggested/implied elsewhere in this thread). This might simply be ubuntu-standard with the server kernel and a note that mentions running tasksel for additional packages (but this will need to be discussed). Using this methodology, we allow for the functionality and integration work that defines Ubuntu, but also provide a server platform that is useful for those with specialized needs. Jamie -- Ubuntu Security Engineer | http://www.ubuntu.com/ Canonical Ltd. | http://www.canonical.com/
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