Re: [TCLUG:18690] A couple of questions

["Thomas T. Veldhouse" <veldy@veldy.net>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Larry <lazer@the-bridge.net>
To: <tclug-list@mn-linux.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 10:43 AM
Subject: [TCLUG:18690] A couple of questions


> Hello,
>
> 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.  Here is the problem I have.  I own a computer company in
> Northern Minnesota.  We currently design desktops and Windows and Novell
> servers.  We have been considering the idea of working on Linux servers
> and workstations.  A possible partnership with TurboLinux never seemed
> to get of the ground.  If I may ask the group a few questions, maybe
> someday I might be able to answer them in return.
>
> 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)

Yes.

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

Personally, I like Slackware - however ...

Debian 2.2 (yet to be released), SUSE 6.4, then lastly Slackware 7.0 (and
you need to customize it).

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

As opposed to what?  As far as Linux -vs- Windows goes with the same
services - No.

Tom Veldhouse
veldy@veldy.net