Linux: Fedora or Debian

Discussion in 'Software' started by bonniehandi, Nov 8, 2005.

  1. bonniehandi

    bonniehandi Private E-2

    I am a n00b to linux. Well, I have redhat running (because someone installed it for me!)

    I now want to try installing things myself. If all goes well, I want to eventually run it as a web server. Which linux distribution should I try?

    Thank you.

    -the soon to be annoying newbie
     
    bonniehandi, Nov 8, 2005
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  2. Shadow_Puter_Dude

    Shadow_Puter_Dude MG Authorized Malware Fighter

    Debian is 14 CDs and Fedora is 4 CDs. Debian requires that you know what you what to install, unless you want 8 gigs of stuff you won't use. Fedora asks what type of system you want ot install. If I may give SimplyMEPIS a try, it is 1 CD can be ran as an 'Live CD' or can be installed to your hard drive.
     
    Shadow_Puter_Dude, Nov 8, 2005
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  3. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    Debian has an excellent package management system, apt-get. IMO, its worth the pain of getting it installed.
     
    Adrynalyne, Nov 9, 2005
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  4. Shadow_Puter_Dude

    Shadow_Puter_Dude MG Authorized Malware Fighter

    Debian also offers the greatest compatability; since the modules are unmodified, as compared to other distributions.
     
    Shadow_Puter_Dude, Nov 9, 2005
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