[Herefordshire] New to Linux .. Question ..

[Julian Robbins]

ChrisColeman wrote:

> Hi, I'm new to the list so forgive me if  do something wrong ..


Welcome to Linux ;-) Dive in and explore, you'll never want to go back ....

>  
> Anyway I want some advice ..
>  
> I am running an Apache server (windows version) , I want to 
> move Apache to a LAN attached PC running LINUX, which will become a 
> server.
>     Anyway my question is, which of the many free variants of Linux 
> would be the one to use ?


I'd echo all of the previous comments re distro - but would also mention 
Ubuntu. You have the great advantage of 'apt-get' (package mgmt tool) 
which is admittedly better than all the others. Really is a breeze to 
update/install software. Ubuntu makes quite a decent server platform, 
although its not (yet) really seen as one. Only down side to Ubuntu is 
that there are no wizards to set up samba etc.

>  
> I secondary requirement (if possible) is that I would like my Windows 
> XP system to be able to access files on the LINUX server, it must be 
> able to write and create these files, therefore they should also 
> appear to the Windows system as NFTS ..

Again, other comments are very useful - nothing I can add here.

Please come along to our mtg THIS THURSDAY. We're a helpful bunch and 
are always happy to demo or help out where we can. Our group has a 
mixture of abilities, but unlike some groups, we keep our feet on the 
ground, and remember we were all linux newbies (newcomers) at one time 
or another !

Cheers

Julian

>  
> Thanks In Advance,
>  
> ChrisColeman.       
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