I think linux servers are less complicated than linux desktops. At least they are to me. The only headaches I've had with linux were on the desktop. The desktop needs more software that I "don't understand" if that makes any sense. XFree86, then window managers, and then none of it works because of my video card. I guess I just feel comfortable with the command line enough to not need a GUI. I do run Windows XP for my laptop. I am a firm believer of going with the best possible solution. Generally that equates to Windows on the LAN and Linux on WAN. I am sure that some of the linuxheads will jump down my throat, but it's what works for me. I do not regularly manage windows machines, but some of the applications are nice. Delorme Topo is my friend. As well as MS Visio. I know that linux has the equivalents and such. I just don't have the time to convert everything over and re-learn applications that I am already familiar with. Once again thank you to all that have increased m knowledge of debian!!
Sincerely, Jeremy Davis Security Analyst Slice Networks -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 1:10 PM To: Debian-User Subject: RE: Helping the newbie Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 11:35:49 -0400 From: "Jeremy Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Thanks to everyone that has answered my questions. My linux requirements are pretty minimal compared to that of desktop users. I pretty much just use apache, perl, php, exim, proftpd, mrtg, iptables for custom packetfilter for wireless networks and redirection rules for authentication. . . . . Surprise & consternation! I tend to think of myself as a `desktop user', running Linux (no WinDOSe at all) as a free-lance editor. That means vi for writing & editing, Google (mostly) for research, & elementary system administration. Add grep & find. Little else. So maybe my definitions have gone agley. No matter: I ought to know better than to trust labels -- even my own. Wendell Cochran West Seattle -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
