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?
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)
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
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.