What version of Linux to Get

[abbsm]

Hi all,
Could someone pls confirm the following about Linux:
1.Which version would be best to get hold of. I believe 7.0 is latest.
2. Would it be good idea to get 7 or wait till its been around for longer with updates and fixes. If so, which is the most stable, tryed & tested version ?
3. Where is it best to get it. Could it be downloaded or would be easier to get on cd ?
4. Need to be able to run Apache, Mysql, php3,php4 & Java.

[Unruly]

Originally posted by abbsm:
Hi all,
Could someone pls confirm the following about Linux:
1.Which version would be best to get hold of. I believe 7.0 is latest.
2. Would it be good idea to get 7 or wait till its been around for longer with updates and fixes. If so, which is the most stable, tryed & tested version ?
3. Where is it best to get it. Could it be downloaded or would be easier to get on cd ?
4. Need to be able to run Apache, Mysql, php3,php4 & Java.


Depending on your experence level, I'd go with debian or slackware, they'll give you a rough time of it right off, but they work soo much better, Redhat (which I'm assuming your talking about) is pretty buggy and way too ... windowsized... to me. Take a look at your needs, in terms of ease of use, and what you need. All linux distros will pretty much run that stuff.

Also, look though the NHF's too, there is a distro NHF

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[abbsm]

1. In terms of experience i've used php/mysql/linux Redhat on Host company server by telnetting in, etc.. But i have never installed and configured this stuff.

2. Whats Bsd like ?

3. I am assuming i can get help & guidance from here and Nhf ?

[TaeShadow]

You can always get help here http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/smile.gif


Tae

[abbsm]

Thanks Tae.

So whats Bsd like compared To Redhat or any other version ?

[Luke-Skywalker]

BSD is a bit harder than linux and is generally more secure.

[abbsm]

Which version of Linux is most stable ?