2013-04-27, 15:32
hi guys i have spent the last 3 days finally getting a proper look at linux distros
I have tried running several different distros on my pc to test them out both in Virtualbox and also on a spare PC (could not get network working with most in Virtualbox so had to try on proper pc)
i have tried the following
Ubuntu
Ubuntu Server (With some GUI's added)
Lubuntu
Xubuntu
Fedora
CentOS
Debian
XBMCBuntu
Linux Mint
after trying these i have concluded that despite my liking a lot of features of linux and the look of some of them there is just too much tweaking and adjusting for my tastes to get my regular programs running and fully functional
so i plan to switch back to Windows 8 for my main workstation and secondary workstation/HTPC
i simply find simple and complicated tasks easier to accomplish
however i might be looking into using a linux distro as my file server as i won't be using lots of apps on it i think it should function well basically it will just be for storage and file serving to xbmc machines (some windows and some openelec)
what i was thinking was the following
Installing Ubuntu Server with LAMP and Samba then install the Lubuntu GUI as it is the most lightweight then running that which i can then switch between lubuntu gui and terminal if needed using F1 and F7
i would also setup XRDP for remote desktop connects as this will be running headless and also Teamviewer as a secondary backup Remote Desktop Service
then it will share files to my mix of windows and openelec machines i think this might work well but unsure i am currently Running WHS 2011 on my current server but upgrading components soon so plan to re-install either Windows Server 2012 or Even Just Windows 8 or the option i mentioned above
would love to know what people think and if they know what are the advantages apart from price and security (Linux being free and no anti-virus needed) is there to use that over just a standard windows OS for my server i only ask as my WHS 2011 has been solid for about 9 months no with no issues and is run almost 24/7 (currently been running non-stop for about 1 week now before that had to restart for windows updates)
I have tried running several different distros on my pc to test them out both in Virtualbox and also on a spare PC (could not get network working with most in Virtualbox so had to try on proper pc)
i have tried the following
Ubuntu
Ubuntu Server (With some GUI's added)
Lubuntu
Xubuntu
Fedora
CentOS
Debian
XBMCBuntu
Linux Mint
after trying these i have concluded that despite my liking a lot of features of linux and the look of some of them there is just too much tweaking and adjusting for my tastes to get my regular programs running and fully functional
so i plan to switch back to Windows 8 for my main workstation and secondary workstation/HTPC
i simply find simple and complicated tasks easier to accomplish
however i might be looking into using a linux distro as my file server as i won't be using lots of apps on it i think it should function well basically it will just be for storage and file serving to xbmc machines (some windows and some openelec)
what i was thinking was the following
Installing Ubuntu Server with LAMP and Samba then install the Lubuntu GUI as it is the most lightweight then running that which i can then switch between lubuntu gui and terminal if needed using F1 and F7
i would also setup XRDP for remote desktop connects as this will be running headless and also Teamviewer as a secondary backup Remote Desktop Service
then it will share files to my mix of windows and openelec machines i think this might work well but unsure i am currently Running WHS 2011 on my current server but upgrading components soon so plan to re-install either Windows Server 2012 or Even Just Windows 8 or the option i mentioned above
would love to know what people think and if they know what are the advantages apart from price and security (Linux being free and no anti-virus needed) is there to use that over just a standard windows OS for my server i only ask as my WHS 2011 has been solid for about 9 months no with no issues and is run almost 24/7 (currently been running non-stop for about 1 week now before that had to restart for windows updates)