linux as a server

ITZBVAN005 · 08-20-2006, 12:41 PM

whats a good linux to use as a server i dont have the money to buy redhat server linux or i would get that what else can i get to use as a server

macdude425 · 08-20-2006, 02:00 PM

Well, what kind of server?

http://www.us.debian.org

ITZBVAN005 · 08-20-2006, 02:44 PM

its going to be a file sharing server

A-mak · 08-20-2006, 06:56 PM

I've heard great things about debian.. But you can turn pretty much any distro out there to a file server.

ITZBVAN005 · 08-20-2006, 09:46 PM

how do i go about doing this using linux as my server

macdude425 · 08-20-2006, 09:51 PM

1. Install Linux.
2. Install the proper server software.
3. Open the proper ports on your router.
4. Read the software manuals to learn how to maintain your server well.

A-mak · 08-20-2006, 10:14 PM

Quote:

4. Read the software manuals to learn how to maintain your server well.

Replace that with:
4. Use the search button on your distro's forum to find faq.

Linux sucks at manuals.

StillwaterIT · 08-20-2006, 10:19 PM

install debian/ubuntu
aptget install samba
set up samba
boom

The General · 08-20-2006, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by A-mak
Replace that with:
4. Use the search button on your distro's forum to find faq.

Linux sucks at manuals.

Replace with:

4. Useless incorrect information.

Linux is known for having the best documentation around.

StillwaterIT · 08-21-2006, 12:46 AM

apparently he never used it, cause if he had, he would have known about the ever-powerful 'man' If you don't get that, then you dont know linux

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