Seedbox OS

I really hope this is not taken as spam as its a completely different matter.. So, I have never had any experience or knowledge on any other OS besides Windows XP and ME... So what OS should I choose? Which will be easier to learn and at the same time fast and reliable.. I really don't know shit, and I 'm moving blindly but I guess everyone has to start with something.
A little more would be much appreciated..I send the money, the host sends me an email with 2-3 addresses I think and then I do what? I guess i put them in Firefox and I use some kind of passwords etc..And I have something like a remote desktop right??

..You see how amateur I am?:frusty: Please help me just a bit...

Oh at seedhost.eu which is possibly the one I 'll choose there are the following OSes available:

• Centos 5.0 free
• Cpanel 11 (Centos 5.0 BETA) free
• Debian 4.0 64bits free
• Debian 4.0 32bits free
• Easy Group Work (BETA) free
• Easy Streaming (Gentoo) free
• Fedora Core 8 free
• Fedora with Plesk 8.0
• Fedora with Plesk
• FreeBSD 6.2 free
• Gentoo 2006 32bits free
• Gentoo 2006 64bits free
• Gentoo 2007.0 32bits free
• RedHat 7.2 free
• Gentoo 32bits free
• Gentoo 64bits free
• OpenSUSE 10.2 free
• OpenVZ (CentOS 5 BETA) free
• Slackware 10.2 free
• Ubuntu 6.06 LTS Server free
• Ubuntu 7.04 Desktop free
• Ubuntu 7.04 Server free
• Ubuntu 7.10 Server free
• Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop (BETA) free
• Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server (BETA) free
• Windows 2003 Server Standard Edition 32bits
• Windows 2003 Server Standard Edition 64bits
• Windows 2003 Server Web Edition free
• Windows 2003 Web Edition + Plesk

if you're a Windows user and nothing but Windows :P choose Windows 2003 Server Standard Edition 32bits
but if you're willing to learn Linux, as it's really easy to use and you can also use my tutorial, choose either Debian 32bits or CentOS, because Linux is resource friendly

A lot of guys told me that UBuntu desktop is very easy to setup and its better than Windows cuz it dont use a lot of resources..
btw, I will use UBuntu desktop too in my next seedbox

Ubuntu is very easy, its the only Linux dist i have experience with. Never had any seedbox though but i have used it as a OS at my home computer.
Still dual-boot it with XP.

I recommend Web Edition, its easy to set up.

debian or die

<3

I 'm taking a seedbox that has Intel CELERON processor so I think I shouldn't go with Windows. Now Ubuntu, CentOS(->is this a linux dist?) or Debian? and which edition? I don't think I should go with any beta so ubuntu 7.04 server or desktop or 7.10 server? Please answer I'm about to place my order ...I CANT WAIT!!!:D:D:D:D
Come on people I need more votes :P

I run Ubuntu at home as my main OS, but for my 2 dedicated seedboxes I use Debian.

Ubuntu is just a tarted up Debian, so great for home use, but Debian is more stable and therefor better for a seedbox.

http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/f-gui...ubuntu-281331/

I personally love CentOS5 for the sole fact that with just a base install and rtorrent I don't break 64 megs of memory usage (I only seed about 5 torrents at a time). Also the memory cleanup is awesome, I usually peak at 70 megs but drops back down to about 55 soon after the seeding stops.

Yes I know about the guide I 've read it twice and I think I'm ready. I'm between Debian and Ubuntu most likely ubuntu but I don't know what are the differences between Server and Desktop edition and so which one to choose.

if you are coming form a windows background, go with ubuntu. if not(ie: you are not a complete linux noob) i think debain would be the best for any sever OS.

I have never even used a live cd. Never even SEEN a linux not used!!!

Today I'm placing my order so I really need your help..Still wonding about the OS.
Now its this..
Ubuntu 7.04 Desktop free
OR
Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop (BETA) free

It's because 8.04 is a BETA..will it be OK. I think now 8.04 is out of beta version so will I be able to update it?

Please, one last time..

Iam in the exact same situation @midnightalker^^

I would really appreciate some tips/hints whatever...

Ubuntu Desktop or Server, and which version?


Thx in advance

Ubuntu Server only comes with a SSH server. Nothing more.
The Desktop edition also includes a VNC clone.

Since you're German, I'm guessing that you're going to rent an OVH server directly, so choose the one you want and if you're unhappy with it, the OVH manager will allow you to reinstall the server with the other version. ;)

Im using Win 2003 Web Ed.
Its Ok for the basics... but dont think u r going to have increased security.
If u r a security freak ... go Debian.

get fedora its super easy to set up just follow the guide on here

I have a OVH seedbox now, first i had "Ubuntu Desktop" but than i changed to "Ubuntu Server" -> Should be a lil bit better and more stable but also harder to handle ;-)

If you are new to Linux I heard that Ubuntu is great for new Linux Users.

I have ubuntu server for some time now and can just recommend it :-)

Its also perfectly fits to this guide/tutorial, so if you're new into linux/seedboxes and wanna be a webseeder, you just need the following:

1. 24,99 €/$ for OVH-kimsufi-rootserver
2. Choose Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server 32bits as OS
3. naq's Complete Setup Guide... here on FST ;-)
4. seed seed seed

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Originally Posted by kid16k

I have ubuntu server for some time now and can just recommend it :-)

Its also perfectly fits to this guide/tutorial, so if you're new into linux/seedboxes and wanna be a webseeder, you just need the following:

1. 24,99 €/$ for OVH-kimsufi-rootserver
2. Choose Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Server 32bits as OS
3. naq's Complete Setup Guide... here on FST ;-)
4. seed seed seed

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I wish i could pay 24.99 euros for the kimsufi :( (not from europe)

Dont u wanna sign one for me ? :whistling

I can send u 30 Euros trough paypal ehhehe :p

I ordered over the "main-site" from OVH (direct/no reseller) AND there they don't offer PAYPAL as payment-option for the first order (only bank-transfer for verification blabla)

-> Sry bro