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Ubuntu was a slick install. I missed however the bit about installing LAMP. I did that by hand. Also I spent way to much time planning the storage system. Good thing server is a quick install because got all the way through the install and discovered the bit about grub not installing on a raid5, only supports boot from raid1.

So far things are good. I installed the desktop to get some time in with that as well. I like it. Again to bad this is going to be a server only. It would be a GREAT desktop. I plan to test it out before moving core data and applications from the FC5/6 server.

Frys had a sale that I couldn’t ignore. I was in the market for building a new 64-bit computer, but was waiting for the right time. I have had a case for 4 months that was empty just waiting.

The deal was an AMD 64-bit duel core 5600+ processor paired with a EMC GeForce 6100SM-M Motherboard. I also picked up 2 gb of DDR2 5300 memory. My storage plans included 3 500gb Maxtor Proline Sata/300 harddrives (mdadm raid5 is the goal). I already have a power supply so it seems I am good to go.

I plan to install Ubutu 7.04 linux. This awesome system is going to be relegated to server duties in the closet. The MacMini will remain my primary workstation. However before it hits the closet I plan to give it lots of bench time! I have a learning curve as right now I only know the Fedora way…