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gibby
Posted 2/14/2006 5:18 PM
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I'm going to be buying my own server and running my own web hosting business. If I buy Windows Server 2003, what's the best edition I should buy?

Here's what I need it to do:

-web hosting (obviously)
-FTP capabilities
-Remote login
-Email hosting
-Compatibility with a typical Database Management System
-maybe also used as a DNS

If I was going for performance, what should I get?

If I was going for cost, what should I get?


Thanks for any advice.

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kindofabuzz
Posted 5/24/2006 7:38 PM


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Linux. It's free.
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Wally Bugg
Posted 5/27/2006 10:01 AM
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Hi Gibby!
I just started using Linux (PCLinuxOS) last month. Love it.

I did a bit of research regarding security issues with LINUX vs ANY BRAND Microsoft Windows. I believe I have made an extraordinarily good choice going to Linux.

Read about it here:
Linux VS Microsoft Server Security

Please read the entire article. It will be an astonishing eye-opener

The learning curve for Linux is not all that steep and it is fun. The security is awesome. On my WinXP I have EIGHT (8) programs just for security . On this Linux OS I have two security programs: a fire wall and antivirus.

There are several nice Linux live CD brands out there.
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Carlos
Posted 6/19/2006 8:42 AM


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I suggest Debian or CentOS Linux. It can do all of those.

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...I found the "any" key.

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