jeremy adds competitor to the poll on first user request. If he doesn't, he explains why. If nobody asked this or that competitor, that means it is not desired by at least one of voters.

The Google Charts API.

--jeremy

In addition to that, I actually post the categories and nominees before the polls are open, to get feedback on additions and corrections.

--jeremy

Of course not. Because there will be 99% of that distrousers. And we are not on Slackware forum either. We on LQo. LQo != Slackware forum. LQo provides wider range of services (including distro-independent forums) which equally attractive for users of all distros.

Nice to see Debian on top for the server side of things. :)

I draw your attention to the Support page on the Slackware website

Zetec Nice to see Debian on top for the server side of things.

I have a feeling ubuntu got ahead because its most like windows.

Now i'm going to dive for cover under the keyboard . lol

You sir just solved that mystery for me. Was wondering how such an antiquated (albeit extremely solid) distro had such a surprisingly high percentage of the votes in a poll that has shown to be primarily a popularity contest. All results were the obvious popular names we've seen year after year, not necessarily the best product of this past year.

I find the biggest value I get out of these MCA polls is through researching all of the contenders, finding new products i've not yet heard of that might be unknown but really great.

Antiquated?! You've made my day:) Not sure what exactly is so antiquated about Slackware? Care to share?

Like it or lump it, Ubuntu won fairly and squarely. I voted for it simply because it 'does what it says'. I am and never will be a geek, I do however like computers having had them from the days of Sinclair,Acorn,Dragon,XTs etc, some of which still reside in my attic. I must have tried around 20 plus versions of Linux before I found one that worked with everything I had attached to my computor first time. Its a lot like cars in so far as, with some newer cars you need a degree in electronics to service them, a toolbox the size and near cost of a house, and workshop manuals that would fill a library. Yet my old Mini Clubman estate needs only a plug spanner and screwdriver to service and still runs fine despite its age, a bit like Ubuntu really.

Congrats to Slax
 

I must say I havent touched Slack in years.... one day I might get a craving for it again, but as a currently heavily addicted arch fanboi all i can say is, cudos to GNU and open source devs, without their time and commitment our choice of OS would be quite heavily constrained.

Also nothing wrong with conical winning its still linux and thats what counts.

whats this like my 2rd post since I signed up... talk about lurking.

That's what you call lurking. 1 post every 5 years. Wow

Debian is good for Server ?
 

Hai Debian is good for Server ?
Which is the best to Server ?

Debian (Stable) is a good choice for a server, yes.

The best server distro is the one its administrator is most comfortable with. Oh, and slackware;)
On a serious note, yes, debian is very good for a server.

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The best server distro is the one its administrator is most comfortable with. Oh, and slackware;)
On a serious note, yes, debian is very good for a server.