Hello Barry!

25 Nov 16, Barry Davis Jr wrote to All:

 BJ> I am thinking about changing my server machine over to some flavor of
 BJ> Linux

Why?

 BJ>  but I am a beginner using it.

Test several distros with virtual or real machines first. Find the one you like
to use. Standard software is available on any *nix distro. Basics for all *nix
distros is to learn how to handle the package management. To get an overview:

http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=package-management

For fidonet stuff you may need to compile your own software.

Regards

Kai

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