Which Linux distro you use?
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Currently running SuSE 10.0 on my main desktop and my laptop.  I've used Mandrake and Redhat previously.\n\nKnoppix (4.0.2 is the latest).  I keep a bootable Knoppix CD in my desk at work, another at home, and another in my briefcase.  It's amazing tool for recovering corrupted systems.  "Knoppix Hacks" contains instructions for several fixes.
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Linux live CD Knoppix 3.x or 4.0.x and UBCD w/ Insert.\nAll have QTparted or Super F-disk.
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It really depends on your experience level and what you are using it for.\n\nIf you are new to the whole thing, try SimplyMEPIS.\n\nSuSE and Mandriva  is good for intermediates\n\nGentoo, Debian and Fedora are for experts
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If you are locating this server at your location then go with the microsoft product. If you are using a hosting service, use the Linux service unless you specifically need microsoft server products like asp. \n\nLinux has a rather steep learning curve and it sounds like you are in a hurry.
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First you will need to select a flavor of Linux to run I suggest red hat or a redhat derivative for a newbie.  You can download these @ http://www.linux.org/dist/index.html.  This will show you how to download and install.
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There are very easy distributions to install, vs very complex ones, there's a nice test to take here:\n\nhttp://eedok.voidofmind.com/linux/chooser.html\n\nThough most distributions include a guide to installing, distributions such as ubuntu, kubuntu and xubuntu are very good for the beginner.\n\nYou can find a huge range of distributions here :\nhttp://www.distrowatch.org
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Usage of linux distros more or less depends on ones personal taste. If you looking for user friendliness and lot of device support, you could try MandrivaLinux or Open Source Suse flavor. These distros come with lot of cool cutomizations. These flavours always come with apache servers which is one of the most widely used webservers.
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You should increase your RAM, regardless of which distro you get.\n\nThat said, Redhat is the best supported distro out there, so if you are new to Linux, I would highly recommend it.\n\nTo make a Web server, any old Linux distro will do, but I use Mandrake for my *nix box and couldn't be happier with it.
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I don't want to ramble on.... lets just say that Ubuntu is the coolest thing since sliced cheese.\n\nI run a design/computer firm so I am sorta stuck with windows until Codeweavers gets Crossover Office running photoshop cs2 on linux.(You will learn about running windows applications on linux shortly)\n\nHowever, NO MORE SUCKING ON THE TEET THAT IS MICROSOFT for us. I use ubuntu for everything else. \n\nIt took me approximately 10 hours to sort out what I was doing to port my entire office over(except for color management and printing stuff).  Two Ubuntu builds later, I am making insane money porting peoples offices from windows to linux.\n\nYou will have absolutely no problems intalling ubuntu or using it and you will never turn back...\n\nNo more hard locks, no more blue screens, no more poop...\n\nEdit: As a matter of fact we will provide instruction if you get stuck and will help you for free!\n\n\nhope that helps, freedom is just around the corner!
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More user friendly?\n\nHave you tried Ubuntu?  You can run it from a live CD without installing it.\n\nIt's easy to use.  It's much easier to install than Windows also.  Took me about 20 minutes with the latest version.\n\nCheck out the "Dapper XGL" movie on the osvids.com page below to get an idea of how advanced the graphical Linux desktop has become.\n\nCheck it out:
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it is the time to try Linux :) Suse 10.0 is super
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well the answer to your question is very vast to i would ask you to refer the following links for more information.\n\nbest different between all existing major linux distribution\nhttp://www.linuxforums.org/reviews/overview_of_the_ten_major_linux_distributions.html\nUser's openion : http://digg.com/linux_unix/Overview_of_the_ten_major_Linux_distributions\nthe basic technical difference : http://www.softwareinreview.com/cms/content/view/26/1/\narticle on osnews : http://www.osnews.com/story.php?news_id=13238\nBookwise difference between different distribution : http://www.rodsbooks.com/distribs/\nrefer this forum for more detailed user reviews : http://www.linuxquestions.org/reviews/index.php\nYou want to know why and how different distros came : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distro\nand the best review from official site : http://distroreviews.com/\n\nAn if all this links don't suffice your thirst then you know there is always www.google.com to look for.
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Try Ubuntu, a free, Debian derived Linux-based operating system, available with both community and professional support.\n\nIt is suitable for both desktop and server use and supports PC (Intel x86), 64-bit PC (AMD64) and PowerPC (Apple iBook and Powerbook, G4 and G5) architectures.\n\nhttp://www.ubuntu.com
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simple answer ... linux ...
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if you want Windows, order at http://www.microsoft.com\nif you want some Linux crap, get links for downloading and ordering at http://distrowatch.com/
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Ubuntu and Kubuntu are Linux distros that are competitive with windows XP. The newest release is called Dapper Drake and is intended to compete with XP and Vista. I have used older distros of both Ubuntu and Kubuntu and was impressed. They have full usb support and seem very stable. They will even send you a free CD!!!!!See Sources... They include a live bootable Cd that you can run to check out the distro before you commit to it and install it on your hard drive!!
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It is most absolutely worth the price - what other operating system supports as much hardware and software as Windows? It's a bargain.  As for piracy, it has been reduced significantly in the latest versions; people can't download updates now unless the Genuine Advantage tool verifies the OS is legitimate.  As for Linux, it works ok for certain applications, but it isn't as flexible and easy to use for a mass audience as Windows is.  Also, try getting support for Linux - I have used it for a long time for a couple of specific server applications and if I have ever had an issue with it, the Linux community has been very hostile about providing support; many of them have an elitist attitude.  And people think Windows is buggy?  Linux has tons of security holes, driver issues, software that won't run without days of tweaking.  I speak from experience.