which linux distro should i choose to run a seedbox?

[Unstable1]

hi

im unsure which linux i should choose for running a seedbox.. could anyone offer any advice please?

thanks

[terminal]

Well, I would recommend FC6. It's friendly and there are lots of how tos if you don't have much experience with linux.

If you have no idea about linux, maybe it'll be best to get one with windows.

[enter8]

I was just going to say, is there a huge advantage to running a linux seedbox than a windows one?

[Unstable1]

i want to go with linux to save money and not have to pay a monthly fee for a windows license.

i am not experienced with linux, but my job used to be a solaris unix admin, so im sure i will get to grips with linux quite quickly.

i just dont know which distro to pick, for example, vectoral offers several different linux options.

i plan to install the linux i choose on my laptop first to learn how to set up the seedbox, and then when i understand how to install and get running torrentflux (for example) or perhaps rtorrent, then i will order my seedbox with that version of linux.

i was thinking about going with ubuntu.

i would like to run beryl too at home.

cheers

[terminal]

If you are experienced with solaris, you won't have any trouble with linux at all. Ubuntu and debian are nice, but i like FedoraCore better (personal choice). I just find it more easy to configure and to manage.

[Unstable1]

cheers guys... one last question

can i install and run beryl on fedora core? id like that to be my GUI on my home computer.

cheers

edit: scrap that, ive just found the answer from the beryl.org site... i think i will go with fedora core then.

[manakazero]

My friend has used Fedora on his seedbox for several years now and likes it a lot.