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You're welcome, my distro of choice is CentOS which isn't cutting edge but is well supported. CentOS is basically a free version of RedHat's enterprise level server distro.
Well, its not been supported/updated in quite while (inc security...).
You may also have compatibility issues with other SW.
Fedora is basically RedHat's R&D distro with a fast turnover in versions (check home site) for trying stuff out that will end up much later in RHEL/Centos.
If you're building a serious sever (ie not just playing about) then forget Fedora.
Re Centos/Fedora: there's no point in starting with Fedora and then switching; it'd be easier/quicker just to go Centos straight away.
They're sufficiently similar, yet different, that it'll only confuse you at this stage.
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