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Socoder -> On Topic -> best server OS |
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| Tue, 06 Jul 2010, 21:28 | |
JL235
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I am planning to look into running a small server at home, mainly for Subversion, some network folders and maybe to also double as a networked media player. I have some free licenses for Windows Server 2003 and 2008 which was my original thought to run; but today wondered about sticking on OpenSolaris or Ubuntu Server edition instead. What would others suggest? If you've done similar, what did you use and what was your experience? |
| Tue, 06 Jul 2010, 23:25 | |
Cower
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FreeBSD, just based on what most folks I know who do run servers say, it's supposed to be more secure, easier to set up, etc.
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| Wed, 07 Jul 2010, 04:23 | |
Spare
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freebsd is also what I hear most also with the reason security. I always prefer debian myself just because I'm used to it.
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| Wed, 07 Jul 2010, 15:24 | |
Stealth
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Pick a linux distribution suited to your tastes and knowledge. It's not a big deal which one you go with, they all do the same job at the end of the day. I use Ubuntu Server. It runs subversion pretty well and is updated regularly (major upgrades twice a year). Plus, theres lot of documentation if you get stuck (which is very helpful). -=-=- Quit posting and try Google.
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| Wed, 07 Jul 2010, 18:11 | |
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dna |
I would go with FreeBSD. It is the most secure OS on the planet.
-=-=- DNA |
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