Re: distros

[Bruce Smith <bruce@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> > > I don't mind running Red Hat as a server, though the install can be a pain,
> >
> > FWIW, the install has improved a lot with 6.2.  6.1 had a lot of bugs.
> 
> I am about to try to install Red Hat onto a Compac server with a RAID, an
> old system with a 486 and now 32M RAM.  I have BSware 6.1 but have not
> been at meetings to pick up 6.2.  Best Buy has the Standard RD 6.2 for
> $30, a deluxe version for $50, and a Professional version for >$100.
> 
> Any suggestions on whether I should spring the $30 for 6.2 (Bruce's
> comment says I should)? 

I would.  

If this is going on a public network (internet), you also should
download all of the updates.  There have been a lot of security
advisories since 6.2 came out, including a new kernel.

> Does the Deluxe have any features I can't download? 

www.redhat.com lists all the differences between the distro's.

> Has anyone installed LINUX on a Compac server?

Not me.

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Bruce Smith                bruce@armintl.com
System Administrator / Network Administrator
Armstrong International, Inc.
Three Rivers, Michigan  49093  USA
http://www.armstrong-intl.com/
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