[ale] New server setup

[greg at turnstep.com]

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> I'm setting up a new server that I plan to host several domains
> (web and mail) on. What is the prefered method of install? What I
> mean is, should I stick to the rpm's or custom compile all
> software? Yes, I'm using RedHat 7.1, (forget the flames, etc.),
> because the question applies to any distro I think. Should I use
> the standard package manager (ie. rpm, pkg_add, whatever) or
> compile from source? 

<twocents>
Stick to tarballs and install yourself. You'll get a much 
better understanding of what is going on, and can ensure 
you are installing the latest version. I always compile 
from source. I see you are using qmail - excellent. Also 
take a look at tinydns and throw out bind if you 
haven't already. Nothing wrong with RH 7.1, by the way. 
I use it myself, although at this point I've 
[re]installed and re[compiled] so many things I feel it 
is now *my* distribution, as it doesn't really resemble 
the original RedHat distribution so much anymore. :)

Greg Sabino Mullane
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