At 05:47 PM 9/13/98 -0700, you wrote:
>>
>> I've been approached by a small client with a project that could turn him
>> into a larger one. I will eventually need to hire someone for the
>> programming, but I need some help now with equipment recommendations.
>>
>> This much I know: it's going to require a server and dedicated connection
>> of some sort. However, the type of box, OS, software, etc. is outisde my
>> realm of expertise. It will also have to interface with outgoing phone
>> lines and be able to deliver a message automatically.
>
> Uptime and flexibility would suggest some type of Unix based system.
>Linux, FreeBSD, SCO, even Solaris come to mind. All can be had on a PC
>box. Red Hat Linux 5.1 might not be the best solution, thought Red Hat
>Linux 5.0 is rather good. My ISP is using FreeBSD.
>
>From My experience with both Linux 5.0 and FreeBSD (2.2.2, 2.2.5,
2.2.6, 2.2.7 ), FreeBSD is better suited for an internet server,
but it is more complicated. A linux box will handle it but may
not be as robust. (However it will be easier for a UNIX newbie
to deal with a linux box than with a freebsd box).
The support is as good for both groups (Linux / FreeBSD).
Linux might have more "commercial" software available for it
however the nessesary tools for a WebSErver are free (Apache for
HTTP, Washington University FTPd for FTP, qMail for a mail
transfer agent, PPP, and more). There are even daemons for
handling a UPS too).
Matt Soffen
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Boss - "My boss says we need some eunuch programmers."
Dilbert - "I think he means UNIX and I already know UNIX."
Boss - "Well, if the company nurse comes by, tell her I said
never mind."
- Dilbert -
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