G'day - I'm just beginning the steep trek to using Linux so please forgive the naive questions. I'd like to use Linux both as a workstation and as a server for my home system. I'm especially keen to learn to use Apache/php/MySQL for web page development. As an old windoze user I've got a lot to learn - I've ordered several books but before ordering any software I thought I'd ask: 1. Is Mandrake-Linux the best distribution for use as a server? 2. Would it be best to start off installing Mandrake-Linux as a workstation and then later install the applications necessary to turn it into a server or would it be better to install everything at the beginning? Having just recently subscribed to the list, I'm impressed with the quality of the assistance and the manner in which its given. The discussion regarding LM 7.2 vs LM 8.0 has been especially useful. Any advice greatly appreciated. Ted
