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    A good server linux

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Crimsonman, Feb 10, 2008.

  1. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    First off, it has to be free.
    What would be a good linux os that can be a print server and stuff?
     
    Crimsonman, Feb 10, 2008
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Any of them. If all you want is to share a printer and some files, you don't need to install Linux server editions; standard desktop installations can do all of that.
     
    kegobeer, Feb 10, 2008
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  3. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    Okay, which one would be simple to use? I'm not good with cmd. I just need some names.
     
    Crimsonman, Feb 10, 2008
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    What specifically do you want it to do? I have a feeling it may be way easier and very possible to do this all with a windows based machine.
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 10, 2008
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  5. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    Really to have a print server and share files and a computer to upload to. I just want something easy to access (vista doesn't like XP and XP based printers, so that doesn't work for me)
     
    Crimsonman, Feb 10, 2008
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    Crimsonman....you from Univ of Alabama by any chance? Had to ask :)
     
    theZoid, Feb 10, 2008
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  7. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    Ummm.........no. not even close. why?
     
    Crimsonman, Feb 11, 2008
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    Alabama Crimson Tide....just checking :)
     
    theZoid, Feb 11, 2008
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  9. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    Ooh, no I get that from a book, so, you're a bit off.
     
    Crimsonman, Feb 11, 2008
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    BigV Notebook Deity

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    BigV, Feb 11, 2008
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    Do you have a copy of xp pro that you can use for that pc?
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 11, 2008
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    jas Notebook Evangelist

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    Probably Ubuntu Server. It is very easy to setup and manage.

    Good Luck..
     
    jas, Feb 11, 2008
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  13. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    No, i dont, i only have home edition
     
    Crimsonman, Feb 11, 2008
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  14. scooberdoober

    scooberdoober Penguins FTW!

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    Mepis is really easy to use. :cool:
     
    scooberdoober, Feb 11, 2008
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    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    What about Redhat? I was reading a guide and thats what it uses... so.. whats it like?
     
    Crimsonman, Feb 12, 2008
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    That is totally not true. My network has 1500+ machines that are mixed between Windows XP and Vista. I don't see anything problems between them period.
     
    merlin_72032, Feb 12, 2008
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  17. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    Uh huh, thats great that you're having an awesome experience with vista and XP printers, I'm not, okay? So don't talk to me about it.
     
    Crimsonman, Feb 12, 2008
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    merlin_72032 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey, I am not talking you down or anything, but you have to separate between fact and opinion. That is my point. If someone comes and read your post about Windows XP and Vista aren't compatible for whatever reasons, and he decides to believe you. That is a fault information.

    Don't take it too personal. Just chill man.
     
    merlin_72032, Feb 12, 2008
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    OpenFiler is a NAS distro, not sure about print server on it though. I use FreeNAS with CUPS
     
    jimc, Feb 12, 2008
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    I'd suggest Ubuntu Server Edition. Ubuntu is my favorite distro (been using it for 1.5 years on the desktop) and I've installed a lot of server packages on my desktop install, such as Apache, ProFTPD, print sharing, etc. and it all works wonderfully.
     
    srunni, Feb 13, 2008
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