Re: distributions: UBUNTU vs DEBIAN

[Andrei Popescu <andreimpopescu@gmail.com>]

Attila Horvath <mutsuura@mutsuura.com> wrote:

> Jon
> 
> My question was/is genuine. It's not my intention to start a flamewar.
> However, I will search thru the archives for past opinions/suggestions. I
> apprecaite your response.
> 
> I am new to LINUX and somewhat dismaid/confused about the various
> distributions. I'd like to set up a LINUX-based server for mail, web,
> personal commerce, etc. Since this is for personal purposes, I decided on
> LINUX based system because [1]it's free and [2]my perceived notion that
> it's more stable than windows environment.

For server Debian Stable

> Being new to LINUX, a GUI-based system like GNOME adds some convenience
> but ultimately is not necessary. BASH command line-based system is
> sufficient. I [initially] chose UNBUNTU simply because it was handed to me
> to try out. After a couple of weeks of playing around, I discovered a
> wealth of information as well as 'choices'.
> 
> Attila

For desktop, it's a matter of taste. Personally I would not change my
Sid with any other distro, but for servers, Stable is the best choice.

Andrei
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