Reinstalling my server - GNU/Linux

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z3bra
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Hi guys !

Someone gave me a computer, and I plan to reinstall my home server on top of it. The actual server is running Archlinux ATM, but i'm not sure wether to keep arch, or use another distro.

So here I am, asking your opinion on the subject. The question is simple: Which distro should run my home server ?

I though about these (alphabetical order, got no preference):
  • Archlinux
  • Crux
  • Debian
  • NetBSD
  • OpenBSD
  • Slackware
  • Void Linux

The server will run the following services (software):
  • web server (thttpd)
  • DNS (bind 9)
  • VoIP (umurmur)
  • Games (quake3, teeworld, cube2)
  • git (git-daemon, cgit)
  • printing (cups)
  • DLNA share (minidlna)
  • NFS share (nfsd)

Here are my personnal opinion on each:

Archlinux
I don't want to reboot my server every week to upgrade my kernel

Crux
A bit "raw" for a server

Debian
Creating packages can be a pain, and I'll also find that library packages are to much "exploded", which can be a pain sometimes

NetBSD / OpenBSD
Will they run all my services ? (umurmur, quake3, ...)

Slackware
I've seldomly heard of it for server purpose, there might be a reason to this (but I don't know what it is)

Void Linux
My personnal choice. It sounds promising and funny to use. I've not find a better option yet.


And now, what's your opinion ? What would you install in the same situation ? Please argument your posts, and tell me if you need more infos on my needs.
Thanks in advance for your help nixers !
BANGARANG, MOTHERFUCKER


Messages In This Thread
Reinstalling my server - by z3bra - 29-06-2014, 05:28 PM
RE: Reinstalling my server - by yrmt - 29-06-2014, 06:11 PM
RE: Reinstalling my server - by z3bra - 29-06-2014, 06:19 PM
RE: Reinstalling my server - by yrmt - 29-06-2014, 07:45 PM
RE: Reinstalling my server - by kirby - 30-06-2014, 06:51 AM
RE: Reinstalling my server - by z3bra - 30-06-2014, 09:00 AM
RE: Reinstalling my server - by sodaphish - 30-06-2014, 10:52 PM
RE: Reinstalling my server - by smlb - 29-07-2014, 11:11 AM
RE: Reinstalling my server - by z3bra - 29-07-2014, 05:48 PM
RE: Reinstalling my server - by sodaphish - 29-07-2014, 10:48 PM