Linux Distro for Home Apache/Subversion server?

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So, ive decided that I need to get some kind of apache/subversion server up that I can access via the web. It doesnt have to be anything special, nor will serve files to the public on a regular basis. The primary reason I want it is to have projects up in SVN that I can download and commit anywhere, also to show clients stuff once in a blue moon...

The computer that will run it is an old HP Omnibook 900, its weak, but who cares...

What linux distro should I use? Im looking for something small, quick and easily setup for LAMP & SVN. I looked at Fedora, too big and bulky.. Tried Ubuntu Server edition, didnt have much success with it, looked into SUSE, dont have 15 gigs of HDD for the install...

So, something small and preferably has the packages for LAMP (Apache at the least) and Subversion...

Thankee..
 


Use Ubuntu.


You didn't give specs concerning the ram of the computer so it hard to suggest which one. If it's got 192mb or above, you can go with the Dapper Ubuntu install. I suggest Dapper because it's more stable for server work. Don't bother with the server, it's just too minimal, no GUI. Do a regular install.

If you're specs are low, just download Xubuntu 6.0.6.1. It's pretty stable and gives you a decent gui.

To set yourself up a server once you've Ubuntu installed, just type:
sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install php5 php5-curl apache2 mysql-server php5-mysql libapache2-mod-php5 mysql-client subversion
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That's all you need to be set up and going. I use Ubuntu exclusively, including on two vps I have.
 
Well, I've heard it said that it wasn't as good on the early versions, but Dapper is rock solid on servers. I've tried Centos server, but I just didn't like the feel of it. All of my server work has been done on Debian based systems. I went with Ubuntu because I use it at home.
 
LazyD said:
As it turns out, ive been told a 6gb drive in the laptop isnt going to be enough, I mean shit, how hard is it to find a distro that isnt 4 fucking CDs to install....
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install debian off the netinst cd. it's just the core OS, then install your web server, db server, ftp server, php and whatever other modules you want manually. it'll be well under 6gb, and also less software to keep up to date.
 
For centOS you can use the server cd or just download disk one and get a minimal install. All those disks are only required if you install the packages from the base install which is silly since it just takes time to install when you can install anything you actually will need later without much trouble using the rpms.
 
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