any distrobution that you are comfortable with is fine. if this is just for developement and not needed to be highly secure, check out xampp. that is a program you can isntall that will setup apache, php, mysql and a few other things. it makes life easy if your emphasis is on writing your web code and not messing with setting up apache and other things. http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-linux.html I use it for my website and have secured it. if it's down it's not my fault, my ISP sucks from time to time. mike hoy http://www.solodiver.net >I'd like to set up a Linux web server for personal use and would like something >easier than Debian. Does anyone know of an easy to set up distribution? > >I need Apache, PHP, Mysql and CGI for what I want to do but would like this to >be easy to maintain and easy to install. > >I really like Debian but it has a steep learning curve. Maybe I should just >break down and try it on my own. > >Any suggestions? > --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss