eXt wrote:
1- Is Suse 8.1 or the latest Slackware in the Videl server?
I don't believe that they are part of the mirror offerings.
2- If not, can someone tell me a good d/l mirror? ( i tried 5 last night but the dl speed was 5-10 K)
Sorry, sure don't know of a fast one. I often have success with Australian mirrors. I don't recall having success downloading Suse some time ago. Maybe it wasn't offered many places.(?)
3- Anyone knows if mandrake 9 installs iptables by default? if not, what do i need to do to get them and install them?
It likely does, but Mandrake has a great graphical front-end for installation if it doesn't. You will be able to select packages you want, and they will be downloaded from the mirror(s) chosen as a source.
4- What is the "best" distro for a "Commercial web-server" (i know mandrake is newbie friendly...but i'm having more headaches trying to install stuff on it because of this)
Best sure is a tough one, but Redhat is mirrored locally and has succeeded in producing a commercial ready linux product. Debian is available locally and is well supported with a good track record. Suse and Slackware are both really good options as well, once you find a faster mirror. Many would wisely advise that you consider one of the *bsd families if you intend to run a "real" "Commercial web-server." I always figure it's not the bike but the rider.
scott
