Whats The Best Open Source Server Operating System

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    Thread says it all.. kindly put in your experience and comments.. :)
     
    sami1255, Aug 23, 2008 IP
  2. Camay123

    Camay123 Well-Known Member

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    Centos 4 or 5
     
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  3. sami1255

    sami1255 Well-Known Member

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    #3
    thanks caymay.. nebody else? :rolleyes:
     
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    gate2vn Peon

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    #4
    It really depends on experience of each person. The top can be CentOS, *BSD. You should choose which one you are most familiar with. Otherwise, hire an experienced admin to do for you.
     
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  5. Steve136

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    #5
    Agreed, CentOS is the way to go i've tried a few others but always end up reverting back to CentOS.

    Regards,

    Steve
     
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  6. torhost

    torhost Banned

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    #6
    Debian or CentOS are my two favorites
     
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    #7
    CentOS & Debian are probably the leading operating systems you will find on most servers these days.
     
    stmiki, Aug 25, 2008 IP
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    #8
    Without sounding like I'm just copying, but CentOS 4 (or 5) or Debian :D

    All, of which, rock :)

    Jay
     
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    kailash Well-Known Member

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    #9
    So far I have an experience with cent OS 4/5 and it is best for me :)
     
    kailash, Aug 26, 2008 IP
  10. The Universes

    The Universes Peon

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    #10
    Definitely CentOS/RHEL5 without a doubt.
     
    The Universes, Aug 26, 2008 IP
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    nimhost Active Member

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    #11
    for stability i'm choosing BSD Familiy
    for easy use and global support i'm choosing CENTOS 5 :D
     
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    maestria Well-Known Member

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    #12
    In case you are looking for a desktop OS, go for the suse.
    If you are looking for the Server, then go for centos or RHEL or something else.
    Thats the best one.
     
    maestria, Aug 26, 2008 IP
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    I suggest Debian (Stable Branch). It is easy to install, maintain and configure.
     
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  14. sami1255

    sami1255 Well-Known Member

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    ya its supposed to be a desktop system i mentioned here

    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=995539
     
    sami1255, Aug 31, 2008 IP
  15. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    I seconded that, and add on, the latest version of Centos, Centos 5.2 rocks!

     
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    blueparukia Well-Known Member

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    I'd choose CentOS or Ubuntu Server (I am more familiar with Ubuntu), so prefer that)
     
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    #17
    CentOS or Debian
     
    LH-Danny, Aug 31, 2008 IP
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    #18
    CentOS or for total noobs give ubuntu/debian a try.
     
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    I would definitely say Debian. It's time-tested, stable and clean. Perfect for servers.
     
    mivent, Sep 2, 2008 IP
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    Cent OS 5 is the best one
     
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