6.3. Determine the main usage of your machine

Warning

This step is ignored for Recommended mode

After selecting the installation class, DrakX will ask you the main usage you intend for your computer:

Figure 6-3. Choice of the main computer usage

Workstation

This is the most standard configuration to use your system for daily use: office applications, web browsing, etc.

Server

Choose this option if you intend your computer to be used mainly as a server, either HTTP, FTP, Samba, etc.

Development

This is to configure your station as a programming environment, in effect to write programs and compile them. If you are a hacker[1]. If you want to become a hacker, this essay is for you.

Note

The choice you make here has influence on the subsequent actions taken by the installation program DrakX as well as on packages installed. However none of the consequences are irreversible, and it is not because you choose a "Workstation" type that you won't be able to compile programs or install a web server.

Notes

[1]

and not a "cracker", read the excellent essay from Eric S. Raymond


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