getting full doc's

Regarding an entire Ubuntu server guide, I would recommend picking up a book such as "Ubuntu 8 Server Administration and Reference" ISBN: 098177783X

If you plan to use Ubuntu Server for simple tasks such as file sharing, audio/video distribution or web development (like myself) then you will find a mass of documentation on blogs and dedicated Ubuntu tutorial websites.

Some examples:

http://www.unix-tutorials.com/tutorials.php?os=Ubuntu
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/category/server

You will also find plenty of documentation at the Ubuntu community wiki.

>> Is this version the best one for me to setup my first home server. I've never set up a server, so I'm looking for a good server version, but one that is fairly easy to get started with.

If you feel comfortable working at a command line then Ubuntu server if worth playing with. An Ubuntu desktop installation however would also be fine for home server needs.

Hi,

     Thanks so very much for all your help. Would you mind if I give you a
holler if/when I get stuck

Thanks again

     Rich

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From: "StevePearce" <email address hidden>
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 10:44 AM
To: <email address hidden>
Subject: Re: [Question #55234]: getting full doc's

> Your question #55234 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/55234
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> StevePearce proposed the following answer:
> Regarding an entire Ubuntu server guide, I would recommend picking up a
> book such as "Ubuntu 8 Server Administration and Reference" ISBN:
> 098177783X
>
> If you plan to use Ubuntu Server for simple tasks such as file sharing,
> audio/video distribution or web development (like myself) then you will
> find a mass of documentation on blogs and dedicated Ubuntu tutorial
> websites.
>
> Some examples:
>
> http://www.unix-tutorials.com/tutorials.php?os=Ubuntu
> http://www.ubuntugeek.com/category/server
>
> You will also find plenty of documentation at the Ubuntu community wiki.
>
>>> Is this version the best one for me to setup my first home server.
> I've never set up a server, so I'm looking for a good server version,
> but one that is fairly easy to get started with.
>
> If you feel comfortable working at a command line then Ubuntu server if
> worth playing with. An Ubuntu desktop installation however would also be
> fine for home server needs.
>
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Thank you,

       Rich Blondin
       <email address hidden>

Sure! I'm by no means an expert on server topics but I'll help out where I can.