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linux web server

  • 15-11-2004 4:23am
    #1
    Y.B.Sober
    Closed Accounts Posts: 72 ✭✭


    sorry guys, but this is one of those questions that only noobs ask.

    which version of linux is best to use as a web server? and which is the easiest version to learn for said application? and is there a happy medium between good and easy?


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  • #2
    flamegrill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,862 ✭✭✭flamegrill


    What ever version you use currently. There is no distro really geared towards web serving. However Trustix might be one if there was such a distro. :)

    Paul


  • #3
    davej
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭davej


    No matter which distro you choose, it's apache and the httpd.conf file that you are going to have to get used to...

    davej


  • #4
    Red Alert
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 7,486 ✭✭✭Red Alert


    Slackware's good on old hardware especially, and the installer is ok if you can follow the instructions.


  • #5
    Capt'n Midnight
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    Y.B.Sober wrote:
    sorry guys, but this is one of those questions that only noobs ask.

    which version of linux is best to use as a web server? and which is the easiest version to learn for said application? and is there a happy medium between good and easy?
    If you are used to windows then Apache is yer only man , you can setup the windows version have a play around and you can reuse most of the config..

    If performance is not an issue have a look at Knoppix / Ubuntu - they will boot off a CD and can be installed to HDD later on (both debian based)


  • #6
    dahamsta
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,659 ✭✭✭✭dahamsta


    Capt'n Midnight wrote:
    have a look at Knoppix / Umbutu
    (Ubuntu)


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  • #7
    niallb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,755 ✭✭✭niallb


    If you're going in the bootable CD direction, this might be the one to take a look at:
    http://lamppix.tinowagner.com/

    It's Linux Apache MySQL PHP
    on a Knoppix style bootable CD.
    Just add content.

    NiallB


  • #8
    Y.B.Sober
    Closed Accounts Posts: 72 ✭✭Y.B.Sober


    thanks guys. looking for a permanent fixture for a lan with 30 pcs with 2mb bb line. need something that eventually could be used in conjunction with a mail server. have you seen the price for win2k3 server for a setup as i've dexcribed. its absolutly crazy.


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