linux as a server

[ITZBVAN005]

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]

Well, what kind of server?

http://www.us.debian.org

 

[ITZBVAN005]

its going to be a file sharing server

 

[A-mak]

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

 

[ITZBVAN005]

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

 

[macdude425]

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]

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]

install debian/ubuntu
aptget install samba
set up samba
boom

 

[The General]

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]

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