Hey folks! I'm setting up a server at my parents' house, but I'll be handling it from another country. My goal is to find a Linux distribution that requires minimal upkeep since the server might be offline for long stretches of time. Last time I had Fedora installed, it was a nightmare updating it after a couple of years of inactivity.
I gave Debian a shot, but it felt quite DIY and barebones for my needs – I had to manually install sudo, there's no default firewall, etc. It works fine but I'm looking for something with a bit more out-of-the-box stability. Given my background with Fedora, I've been considering RHEL and AlmaLinux too, as they seem promising.
Also, I do have some concerns about potential sanctions impacting my choice. For instance, Fedora blocks access from countries like Cuba due to U.S. regulations. So, I'm also intrigued by openSUSE Leap since I think it might offer more long-term stability in those situations. I've ruled out Ubuntu because of Snap issues, and Oracle Linux just gives me bad vibes.
Any suggestions or feedback based on these considerations?
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I’d suggest going with either Debian or Ubuntu. Just install what you think you’ll actually use; that’ll make maintenance way easier for you!
I get that, but you might find that Leap, RHEL, or AlmaLinux have a more sensible setup right out of the box. I mean, having to install sudo on your first day seems a bit much, even if you want a minimal environment to keep secure. But hey, thanks for sharing your thoughts about Debian!