best linux server distro

[TKO]

Whats the best linux distro to run on a home server to host a few
websites, ftp site etc.
Heres what I have on cd:

OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4
TurboLinux Server 6.0
DamnSmall Linux
Storm Linux 2000
Suse Linux 7.0
Slackware Linux 7.1
Mandrake Linux 8.2
Mandrake Linux 9.0
Mandrake Linux 10.0
RedHat 9.0

Should I pick up the latest version of Caldera, TurboLinux Server,
Debian, or Slackware.

When it comes to Linux, I don't have a whole lot of confidence in myself.

[Disco]

suse is best for newbies

[Ian Samuelson]

I have Debian 3.1 (Sarge) on my server - I have no complaints at all

Easy to setup if you have some Linux experience, Debian experience may help
as well. Easy package management via "apt".

While I've never used any other Linux distro for my server, I've used a few
on my desktop. Debian is a sure winner for me

You can download a "netinstall" ISO that is roughly 30mb, and it will grab
files you need on the fly over http. Worked great for me

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[Al]

I use Debian. First distro I ever tried and its easy to set up and manage.

" When it comes to Linux, I don't have a whole lot of confidence in myself."

You should read the many 'how to' documents out there for linux. If you are
hosting webpages you have to read the security how to.

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