I won't need to run any Windows programs on it. I've tried Lindows 4.5 Developer Edition (I signed up and got a free copy), and it seems to work fine. I haven't tried it under full production, but am using it for the IT files, and have set up folders to house programs to be installed over the network. I only have 2 concerns with running Lindows: 1) It's not entirely "free". I believe we would have to pay a licensing fee to use it in this environment. 2) It is built on a Debian platform, but is not pure Debian. I've done some research, and have heard of people having problems with it after running apt-get and installing certain Debian programs and updates. I think I would be better off running a pure Debian system. Over all, it was quite easy to set up the file system, and set permissions. I could run it as a Debian Hybrid with the Debian upgrades and take my chances with the functionality. One big problem I've seen has been that the Click-And-Run has quit working when people start updating it from the Debian site. That in itself is not a problem for me, but I'm concerned that other problems may surface.
I guess my main issue with running a Debian file server would be the ease in setting up and maintaining the permissions for the different folders. As I mentioned, my experience up to now has been with Windows. Until I have the chance to really start learning Linux, the command line is not a good place for me to have to administer the system. Ken -----Original Message----- From: Ken Gilmour [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 10:53 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Concurrent connections on file server Hi (other) Ken On Sun, 2004-03-21 at 16:37, Ken Hansen wrote: <snip> > I'm new to Linux, and don't know that I would be able to administer > this system from the command line at this point. My hope is to get a > Linux file server running to show it's stability and reliability, and > move toward more Linux solutions in the future. It will also be a good > chance for me to become more proficient with Linux, and possibly be > able to get the company to help out with my training. <snip> You might want to try Xandros Business (www.xandros.com) which is built on Debian Sarge. You can run almost any Windows application on it and set it to logon to windows domains. You will find it different to Windows in the sense that its more robust and secure... Usability remains very friendly. I am currently testing it out for our call centre here too :-) Only downside to Xandros is that there is no free version. An alternative would be to get Debian sarge and buy "crossover" from www.winehq.com this will help you to run almost any windows app on linux. Regards, Ken -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
