new to linux and trying to set up a poweredge 840 server with linux
 

I was woundering what is the best linux to run on this server, all that is going to be used for is a game server . I would gladly take any advice to what would be best for me to use never really messed with linux .

Have you seen any web pages that tell how one might use linux as a game server?

What are the specs of this system?

poweredge server
 

PROCESSOR..., 915, 2.8, 2X2MB, PENTIUM D
HARD DRIVE..., 80G, S2, 7.2K, 3.5, WD-UNIC
Serial Ata Motherboard, 2, ROHS
Dual In-line Memory Module 4 GB, 667M

All i am wanting to do is set up a minecraft server which runs on java any suggestions would be greatly appriciated
thanks ...

Install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server on your machine, then follow the instructions in the Minecraft Wiki: http://www.minecraftwiki.net/wiki/Tu..._server#Ubuntu

dell poweredge
 

I am new to how a server is setup , the server does not have no OS on it right now will Ubuntu lauch right after bootup or do i need to put another os before Ubuntu

If you download the Ubuntu install disc for the server version (http://releases.ubuntu.com/12.04/) and burn it to a CD it should start automatically when you start the machine. If that is not the case you may have to correct the boot order in the BIOS of that machine, so that it starts from CD.

thanks for all the help i got my server up and running Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server . how to setup multiplayer minecraft server on dell poweredge

TobiSGD provided the link about setting up a Minecraft server in post #4 above.

thanks for all the help i have my server up Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server , how to setup multiplayer minecraft server . sorry new to server setup