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What to use?
« on: August 18, 2006, 02:06:03 pm »
I've got a Compaq Proliant server sitting next to me, and I want to turn it into a NFS, though I'm not sure what OS to use.  It won't run any version of Windows well, so Server is out.  I know iago runs his servers as Slackware, and Newby likes BSD.  Suggestions?
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Re: What to use?
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2006, 02:08:51 pm »
Slackware and BSD will both work.  I don't think either will set up NFS for you automatically, so be prepared for some light reading (and I really mean light, that's not intended to be facitious)
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Re: What to use?
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2006, 02:11:32 pm »
Yeah, I knew I'd have to do some research, but I'm looking for the best OS to act as the server.  I really have no idea what I'm doing yet :X
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Re: What to use?
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2006, 02:36:09 pm »
FreeBSD is really nice and easy to get working as a server. I recommend it highly. The kernel is easy to compile (easier than compiling a Linux kernel IMO) and ports makes keeping software up to date simple.
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