Mongrel users - Jul 2006 - I am a newbie and I would like some help decidingwhat operating system

For a fast, lightweight and fun to use distro try ZenWalk, based on
slackware. You can download the ''core'' version to build the
server with
just the packages you need...
www.zenwalk.org

Have fun!

Manuel 

-----Original Message-----
From: mongrel-users-bounces at rubyforge.org
[mailto:mongrel-users-bounces at rubyforge.org] On Behalf Of Kevin Williams
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 1:44 PM
To: mongrel-users at rubyforge.org
Subject: Re: [Mongrel] I am a newbie and I would like some help
decidingwhat operating system

Those are all fine distros. The choice is a personal preference, as all
are capable. The best thing to do is try them all and pick the one that
suits your personality. If you don''t have time for that, just pick one.
No matter which you pick, each has strengths and weaknesses.

Personally, I use both Ubuntu and Fedora. SuSE is gorgeous but slow.
Ubuntu - the bagillion packages you need to get RoR up and running is a
real hassle. After that, it''s fine. I use Fedora on my VPS where my
sites are hosted, mostly for the SELinux security and Apache 2.2.

I also use Windows and OS X, so I am not offended if you disagree with
my choices.

Hope that helps, and welcome to the Ruby on Rails community!


On 7/19/06, Steve Beyer <steve at beyertribe.com>
wrote:
> I would like first to introduce my self to the community.  I am Steve 
> Beyer and I am interested in learning Ruby, ROR, and how to set up a 
> production server.  I am going to use OSX for my client/developement 
> system but I would like to get some advice on what operating system 
> you would recommend for a production server.  I want to use Mongrel to
> start and then move up the ladder as my skill and confidence increase.
> I would appreciate your 2 cents.  I have looked at Debian, Ubuntu, 
> Fedora, Suse, etc and all seem to have backers.  Should I just pick 
> one and run with it or are there advantages that I should consider.  I
> am not trying to start a religious war or any fights but I have an 
> honest curiosity on what to use and I would rather not spin my wheels 
> on the operating system.... I will have plenty of time on that for 
> learning all of the other stuff. :-)  Thanks for your help and input.
>
>
> Steve
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Cheers,

Kevin
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