Re: [TCLUG:18690] A couple of questions

["Kevin R. Bullock" <kbullock@ringworld.org>]

On Thu, 8 Jun 2000, Larry wrote:

> I have joined the list a couple of days ago.  I have watched the
> messages that are posted so I have became familar alittle with the
> group.

Welcome!

> 1.  Would linux be a viable solution for a server in a cross-platform
> workstation setting?  (Both as a file server and a mail server)

In my experience, the very simple answer to this is "YES". Linux's use of
standard protocols (SMTP, POP, IMAP, SMB*, NFS, etc.) makes it about as
cross-platform as anything you can get.

> 2.  What version or flavor would you recommend for a server?

<bitch mode="debian">Debian.</bitch> Ridiculously simple in-place upgrades
(without rebooting!).

> 3.  Are there any additional hardware requirements that we should be
> aware of?

Just be sure to check the Hardware-HOWTO and the latest (stable) kernel
sources for what hardware is supported.

* well, SMB isn't a standard protocol. but it's (unfortunately) ubiquitous.

Pacem in Terris / Mir / Shanti / Salaam / Heiwa
Kevin R. Bullock