[COLUG] VPS Server: Which Linux to choose?

[Duane]

Rob Funk wrote:

> OTOH, I personally think the Debian-based systems are easier to admin 
> (partly because they're easier to upgrade from release to release), but 
> my perspective is admittedly skewed.  I use Debian on my servers and 
> Ubuntu on my desktops.

Debian has less dependencies meaning a leaner installer, but Ubuntu put
out more stable releases in a consistent time frame, about every 6
months compared to 18 to 24 months for debian. Both distros have pros
and cons.

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