[luau] Videl FTP

[R. Scott Belford]

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