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ubuntu server..

  • 27-01-2007 6:20pm
    #1
    techguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I would like to install a server os on a comp I have lying around..The tossup is between windows server 2003 and Ubuntu..

    Should I go for the desktop version of ubuntu or the command line interface version? I am afraid of the whole black screen and command line thing..Whats x windows?

    Also, in ye're opinion what is the best book for learning about ubuntu (command and where files are put by the OS etc..) nothing too basic or too complex..?

    Thanks,
    Techguy


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  • #2
    Khannie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    techguy wrote:
    Hi,
    I would like to install a server os on a comp I have lying around.

    What do you want this server to do?
    techguy wrote:
    Should I go for the desktop version of ubuntu or the command line interface version? I am afraid of the whole black screen and command line thing..

    I think you've answered your own question there. :)

    Using the command line is still an essential part of maintaining a linux box (though much less than it used to be).
    techguy wrote:
    Whats x windows?

    X windows is a windowing environment for unix / linux. You can have various frontends. Have a google for gnome and kde (these are the two most popular and user friendly).


  • #3
    djmarkus
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    use webmin.. or suse with YAST


  • #4
    techguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭techguy


    I just want to be able to host files locally and have a webserver. Also to be able to do virtual dekstop so I can que downloads etc.. what would be the easiest?Whats the difference between the desktop version and the CLI version? I'm guessing that the desktop version will be easier.. This is the second time I am going to try my hand at Ubuntu..Where will I learn the command and basics?? Any decent guides??

    Thanks....


  • #5
    SouperComputer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    You could try clarkconnect, it has all you need out of the box.

    You can use sancho to remotely control downloads on the server. There are other web-based bitorrent clients available, but sancho covers a range or protocols.

    On ubuntu, its dead easy to get x-windows running on the commanline install. Using that install you can get a great, lean installation.


  • #6
    KeRbDoG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,335 ✭✭✭KeRbDoG


    Use Debian instead of Ubuntu as a server OS.
    Ubuntu is more of a desktop variant of Debian.
    If yea want to setup a server, best to just use the CLI instead of the GUI. Install openssh on it and then use ssh (use Putty in Windows) and yea can remotely admin the server.


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  • #7
    techguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭techguy


    I think i'll go with ubuntu dektop for the moment..and maybe change to Command line later.. Can sancho manage downloads from http like rapidshare etc??


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