[NTLUG:Discuss] Need Distro Recommendation, Please

[Zac Brown]

Debian supports all the major filesystems like reiserfs, ext3, xfs (i
think), and jfs. The thing with CentOS4/TaoLinux4/RHEL4 is that they use
SELinux which requires ext3 to interface with. Last I checked ReiserFS
support for SELinux was horrible and it wouldn't work for anyone's life.
I use TaoLinux4/CentOS4 and don't even have SELinux implemented. TBH I
think the filesystem issue is a bit overrated as it is. Performance is
negligible at best and as far as recovery goes, ext3 is widely a
standard just as the others and the recovery tools aren't lacking there.
But I recommend both Debian and CentOS4/TaoLinux4/RHEL4 without reserve
for either OS. Just make sure you go Sarge if you go Debian.

On Sat, 2005-04-30 at 12:32 -0500, Rick Matthews wrote:
> Ralph,
> 
> Thanks for the review and comparison! It looks like CentOS might be 
> what I am looking for.  But you brought up a point that I haven't 
> give much consideration:
> 
> Ralph Green, Jr. wrote:
> 
> > My only problem with RHEL4 or its derivatives like CentOS is the poor 
> > filesystem support.  If you are easily satisfied there, and can stand 
> > using ext3 for important data, then go ahead.  Many people are, and I 
> > am pickier about this requirement than most.
> 
> Your last post was information-packed and much appreciated! I feel 
> like I am proving that no good deed goes unpunished by asking for more:
> What is your preference over ext3, (reiserfs? xfs? jfs?) and what OS
> is needed to avoid "poor filesystem support"?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> > 
> >   I like Mandrake and I have used it for several years.  I can't really
> > recommend it for a server, though.  My Mandrake 9.1 server is still
> > doing yeoman service, but the releases since then have not been stable
> > enough for me to use them as servers.  I can put together a desktop I'll
> > be happy with using Mandrake and the Penguin Liberation Front, but not a
> > server.  So, for your particular use, I recommend against Mandrake.  I
> > am looking forward to the newest Mandriva release and I hope I can
> > change this recommendation.
> > 
> >  I have a couple of servers running Ubuntu, and I just retired a
> > Debian(There was no problem with Debian there.  I just needed to do some
> > tests on Xandros and I could do without the Debian box.) system.  Both
> > of those are good choices and are easy to add packages to using
> > apt-get(wrapped in synaptic or not).  If you want to try a Debian based
> > distro, try Ubuntu or the new graphical Debian installer.
> > 
> >  SuSE is RPM based.  Yast does a good job of resolving dependencies and
> > making RPM livable.  If you want to stay RPM based. SuSE 9.2 would be
> > worth considering.  You can install it for free from several ftp sites
> > and it has been a solid release for me.  SuSE 9.1 was not so great, and
> > like Tom said, SuSE 8.1 was a great server.  But, you said you needed
> > something newer and SuSE 9.2 would probably serve you well.
> > 
> >  Finally, for home use as a server, and considering your history with
> > RedHat, it may be tough to beat CentOS.  Get version 4 and it will be a
> > stable server that looks fairly familiar to you.  My only problem with
> > RHEL4 or its derivatives like CentOS is the poor filesystem support.  If
> > you are easily satisfied there, and can stand using ext3 for important
> > data, then go ahead.  Many people are, and I am pickier about this
> > requirement than most.
> > 
> > Above all, have fun and learn something while updating to a shiny new
> > Linux system.
> > 
> > Good luck,
> > Ralph
> > 
> > On Fri, 2005-04-29 at 21:41 -0500, Rick Matthews wrote:
> > > Jay Urish wrote:
> > > > 
> > > > Mandrake.
> > > I like your analogy!  
> > > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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