Re: OS Recommendations?

I also install stable debian for servers/routers/etc which helps
tremendously with backup space (using rsnapshot/similar w/ hard linking)
as well as quick transportation of services inbetween similar servers.
We have 1 rack with 5 boxes here all running debian stable with only
minor backports (Asterisk + prereqs/iptables w layer7/a few others) that
work great. Debian stable has a well thought out package base with the
appropriate prereqs/conflicts and a few fun tools like debfoster and
aptitude. Typically after installing a basic server before its purposed
I run debfoster and remove(purge) most packages that are uneeded like
the build system, dev packages and other random cruft that is easy to
reinstall once its ever needed.

I don't have to worry about the quality of the packages too often,
rarely will a package require somethings that isn't a prerequisite in
the package system, and the debian security team does a great job with
its security feed.

As far as debian working on its look and feel, I honestly don't see why
since there are so many other distros that have that covered for the
purpose people want to use it for. Console junkies unite!!

The quick burn of my mornings sugar fix should stop soon, I will become
less of a debian prick after it fades.

Shane

On Fri, 2006-06-02 at 03:40 -0800, Fielder George Dowding wrote:
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> Like Greg, I am a Debian-o-phile. I tailor the installation to the
> purpose of the box. Years ago, I set up a box to do my dial-up and local
> routing. I switched to DSL, so I changed it to pppoe without difficulty.
> I think I started with Potato and then upgraded to Woody. It is still
> running Woody with the ext3 file system. That was my first try with a
> journaling file system and I am delighted. I also had it set up to pop
> my email accounts (fetchmail) and then act as my local IMAP server
> (postfix and bincimap). In a fit of upgrade fever, I installed Sarge on
> a second 233 AT box and moved the email stuff over. My intention was to
> set up the "new" box as my DSL/Router/Firewall as well, but I never got
> around to it because the older box was just working and I have been
> often admonished: "If it aint broke, don't fix it!" I seem to remember
> there was some "good" reason to upgrade to Sarge for email, I just can't
> call it up at the moment. I think it had something to do with bincimap
> and I needed Sarge to get the update.
>
> When I build a server, I usually install the stable Debian release. I do
> the minimum installation to get it booting the way I want and then add
> the stuff I need for the server. Debian slices and dices quite nicely.
>
> Greg Madden wrote:
> > On Thursday 01 June 2006 13:22, Shane R. Spencer wrote:
> >> Why has nobody mentioned Debian? are Debianists a dying breed in AK? :)
> >
> > Debian is always the OS for discerning GNU/Linux users. I would have
> > mentioned it but it seemed so obvious ;-)
> >
> > Seriously, Debian Etch is a good desktop now, server users need to
> > evaluate if it meets their requirements.
> >
> > It does seem that GNU/Linux users are demanding/using distros that have
> > gui tools for configuring the system, pretty pictures > point > click.
> >
> > I have OpenSuse 10.1 on a box, it is a nice, easy to configure (yast),
> > but, imho, it takes to much time to configure the system with yast, yast
> > is slow.
>
> - --
> Fielder George Dowding, Chief Iceworm .^. Debian/GNU Linux
> dba Iceworm Enterprises, Anchorage, Alaska /v\ "etch" Testing
> Since 1976 - Over 30 Years of Service. /( )\ User Number 269482
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