[NTLUG:Discuss] Which Server Distro?

[Neil Aggarwal]

> I have been very happy with Ubuntu 9.04 on the desktop and the
> commentary on the upgrade to 9.10 is good.

I have a counter example for this:

I have a laptop that was running Ubuntu 8.04
which I then upgraded to 9.10 using the automatic
updates installer.

Now, if I have the computer running and close the
screen, about half the time the video is blank when
I reopen it.  I have tried all kinds of key combinations
to get the screen to display again to no avail.  I have
to turn the machine off using the power button, which
I never like to do with a running machine.

I do not know if this was caused by the upgrade or
if it would exist with a fresh install.  In either
case, I am wary of upgrades and try to stick to fresh
installs as much as possible.

Regarding the OP's question, I recommend CentOS for
all servers.  It is tried and tested.  Never had
any problems.

Thanks,
	Neil

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