[admin] What next.... (MUST READ)

[Clive Apps Techno-Logicals 416 510 0020]

> 
> I see Charles has a PC available _and_ is in Houston, so...
> 
> It's been suggested that FreeBSD would be better for us
> than Linux.  Either is OK by me, but I'll take the FreeBSD
> side of the argument unless someone really persuades me otherwise.


FreeBSD   is very stable
NetBSD is better and more secure

most development and OS improvement is focused on Linux now
in about 1 yr to 18 months Linux will pass BSD in both security and stability
for now Free BSD would be a good choice
> 
> To get things up and running fast, I'd suggest the machine be
> put in place with nothing much more than the OS, secure shell
> and outgoing ftp.

also httpd and apache for web
you cna add CGI and database features later
> 
> I'd rather have our own server than the free lists.  They are
> supported by advertising.  It may be unobtrusive now...

except Fred's (xephic)
he supports them by reaching into his pockets
and putting in his own time
but I m sure that he would take donations of time and equip if you wanted to
put a box there

Clive