Good Server No GUI Distro?

[Dark Dragon]

Well, what i need in a distro is:

-Server Stability (Custom MMORPG Server im almost done converting from VB to C++)
-No GUI (2 reasons, 1. I want to learn linux the good way 2. the GUI is unnecicary for a server, and will take up power)

also i've neaver used linux before, but im a very fast learner,

Thanks in advance,
~DD

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[thaddaeus]

...first off so you don't get banned, read the guidlines when doing further posts...
Secondly basically any distro can be used, It depends on what ammenities you want. I suggest mandriva (mandrake) as that is what I use on a amd64 server doing the whole lamp setup. I suggest you take a trip to a local tech book store and pickup some crash corses if your a quick learner, or read that man pages or tutorials for what you want todo. As far as no gui, just don't install one during the system setup. it may install anyway if some package needs the librarys but in anycase you can have it not startup the GUI at boot.

[blackbelt_jones]

I agree: almost anything will do. Debian is very easy to install without a gui and gives you easy access to thousands upon thousands of applications. The "unstable" version of Debian is said to be more stable than Windows XP. The "stable" version, in my experience, is incredibly stable. It tends not to be as up-tp-the minute in terms of its features, but I'm guessing you don't really care about that.

[eskaypey]

Debian's naming convention of their distro development stages (testing/unstable/stable) doesnt have to do anything with how stable/unstable WXP is.
When debian is unstable it doesnt mean its going to crash more then debian stable or testing. Unstable is just where development of Debian occurs. You run it if you want to be cutting edge.

[DarkDexter]

I again vote for Debian. Stable and ultra reliable. Apt-get is a dream for veterans and noobs alike! Its easy to learn and extremely resource friendly!

[ladoga]

another vote for debian.

apt-get makes it breeze to install/uninstall software. very good if you need to update your server remotely over ssh.

im currently at my parents place and using mum's laptop. i'm connected to my home debian box with putty (a very nice ssh client) and updating all it's software. one command typed...it's so nice and easy.

[gtmtnbiker98]

Yes, I second that, Putty does make life easier in a Linux world.