[techtalk] Distribution problems

[Elaine Poulsen]

FreeBSD

Anthony Russello wrote:
> 
> Hey all.
> 
> Currently I am using Mandrake 7.1.  But it's not quite meeting my needs as
> a mailserver.  Seems to be too desktop oriented for what I want to do.
> 
> I've tried out debian, but due to the 3 day long install process just
> to get a properly working box, I'm not too big a fan.  If it's the best
> one for the job, I guess I'll just have to suck it up and deal with it.
> 
> Basically,  I need a server based distribution, with all the built in
> features of Mandrake, but all the flexibility and control of Debian.  I
> just started trying out Caldera, but their partitioning program during the
> graphical install left much to be desired.
> 
> Can anyone here recommend a good distribution which will allow me to get a
> fully functional mailserver going without spending days just installing
> and recompiling the OS and kernel but with all the flexibility and
> compatibility that debian has?
> 
> Thanks for your time.
> 
> Anthony
> 
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