Hi everybody, I have my thread (linux back up server) in the server forum however that is a more specific question. I would like to ask here what type of linux I should install.

I have some knowledge of linux from using Ubuntu at university but there are just so many out there I don't know what to choose!

I would like to use the box as a back up server for windows computers on my LAN, I don't really know if that makes a difference.

I obviously think Ubunutu but I've also been reccommended Centos. My box is up and running and I'm ready to go Linux, I just need help deciding which exact one.

Many thanks

Forg

Sticking with Ubuntu would be a good idea. You are already relatively familiar with it and jumping from one distro to another while still learning Linux is a bad idea most of the time. Many new users do that in the hopes that one distribution will miraculously make everything work out of the box, ratter than fixing a small problem they had to eventually face.

If you don't want to run Ubuntu Desktop as a server, you could also try to download and install the Ubuntu server edition, found at their download page.

Regards!

Hey Mega Man, thank you for your advise!

What would be the difference, I would see, running the Server version? This whole server thing is completly new to me so I have no idea what to expect, i'm just doing it for the experience! It can't be that much different to a desktop approach?

Thanks again

Forg

the server edition does not come with a gui

ahhh i see! I think I shall stick with desktop version, just for those desperate times when my new CLI skills don't work and it would be so much simpler to point and click!

Thanks a lot for your help, I shall get Ubuntu desktop installed and have some fun.

Thanks again for your help

Forg