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    Ubuntu Server ---MOVE TO LINUX FORUMS---

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by nonya24, Dec 13, 2007.

  1. nonya24

    nonya24 Notebook Consultant

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    What's a good laptop for a Linux (Ubuntu) Server ?
     
    nonya24, Dec 13, 2007
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  2. Modly

    Modly Warranty Voider

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    Why would you want to run the server edition off of a laptop?

    The only benefits you'd gain from the server version all require the computer to stay put, and usually you'd want to take the laptop with you.

    Other than that though, I've run Ubuntu on two Toughbook CF-28s, and an HP nc6400, and it worked great on all three. Ubuntu is very good at installing on almost any hardware.
     
    Modly, Dec 13, 2007
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  3. John B

    John B Notebook Prophet

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    The main difference with the standard edition is that you can have a LAMP server ready to go (Apache, MySQL and PHP).

    Do you need that?
     
    John B, Dec 14, 2007
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    kl5167 Notebook Evangelist

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    I kind of agree with the question why? But I have it running on 2 different sony laptops, a toshiba, and a clevo 901C. It has worked out of the box on all 4 of mine without issues. I did have a small thing with the battery on my small sony but it corrected itself after a few charges. I hadn't used in a month or so and I think the battery was a bit stale.
     
    kl5167, Dec 14, 2007
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