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Most of these packages can be found with
the distribution. I currently use Sendmail for SMTP (which should install by
default and configured for local mail delivery). However I have been told that POSTFIX
is much easier to configure. Dovecot, which comes with the distribution, as an
IMAP server and OpenWebmail for a web UI to end user mail. http://www.sendmail.org http://www.postfix.org 1. I would suggest learning about “yum”
or “apt”. Yum should install by default and apt (which I prefer to
use, just have always used it no real idea why) you can get from freshrpms.net.
These will greatly help in installing and uninstalling packages (programs).
Both use RPM’s which will update and keep track of your packages in the
RPM database for maintenance and queries. Try this link. http://www.fedora.us/wiki/FedoraHOWTO 2. The compilation package suggested by
the previous list recipient sounds like exactly what you are looking for in
terms of PHP, Apache etc… For development if the instructions are to
tough ;-). 3. As far as Network configuration, that
is a very general question and could entail allot of scenarios and setups
depending on your network scenario. Please be more specific and I will be happy
to help. 4. Try using Webmin to start out with. You
can install the RPM and use it for system and Server configuration (very easy
to use) . http://webmin.com/ 5. As far as a single resource I suggest
buying a book. They always seem to work for me and you can read the book and
post or Google any questions as they come along. My reason being is that a post
to ask questions or to look for a single resource for documentation will wind
up with a book full of information. P.S. As far as the media
server. I have been playing with “Freevo” since returning home from
work. I would say “Get ready to spend some time with Fedora (Linux)
J ”. I am having a hell of a time getting my mp3 directory
loaded so that I can use the Jukebox function. This seems to be a package that
is under extreme development.. My favorite J.. You are in a very good place for
information on Linux (fedora-list). Keep me posted on how everything is going. From:
fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Peter Borcherds Thanks Good point there...I wish I had the time
to learn all this, but at the moment I just want to set up a Linux server for
PHP testing and multimedia file serving...I know a fair bit about the shell,
but am too busy too get stuck in more... I just need to know what programs I should
use to maximise the potential of a Linux server - ie. mail servers,
network configuration, etc. Where is the best place to find out all
this info?
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