what distro to use for file server?

[Gunde]

I'm setting a up fileserver I was wondering what distro to use.
I'm thinking of using debian seams to be stable and you can scale it down alot anyone have any recommendations for another distro?

[ph34r]

Since you just need to install a base system and network componnents, I'd go with Slackware or Debian - of the two, I'm a slack man myself...

[njcajun]

Specific to what's involved in setting up a file server, I don't know what difference one distro would make over another. I've used SuSE, Redhat, Mandrake, Slack and Deb, and they're all fine...
...Of course, if you're looking to join a club or something, pick Slack or Debian.