[lug] Installfest next Saturday.

[David L. Anselmi]

Collins Richey wrote:
> On 8/21/06, Adams, Scott (FGWA-CO) <Scott.Adams at fgwa.com> wrote:
> 
>> Is a set up of a server/firewall possible during the installfest?
> 
> Certainly possible if you have a clear idea of what your needs are.

Ditto.

[...]
> For the average inexperienced user with relatively new hardware (ie
> not an old pentium with 128M), I can only recommend two choices:
> Debian Etch/Testing (if you want support from Dave Anselmi <grin> or
> Ubuntu (if you want a cast of thousands via the excellent  email
> lists and forums).

Dave has the advantage of being local. ;-)

I've run Etch on an Alpha with 64MB.  So I think the pentium would be no 
problem.

For a firewall I wouldn't use *buntu.  It's easier to get the bare bones 
with Debian.  Their server versions might be ok, if they let you skip X.

I don't have the *buntu server CDs yet, so if someone wants them speak up.

Dave