[plug] apache readiness

[Tony Breeds]

On Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 02:53:57PM +0800, smclevie wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> If one were to install apache / postgreSQL on a Debian machine what would 
> one need to have installed prior to doing so?
> 
> My concerns relate to any kernel options and other software ...

There are no real kernel requirements for what you want.
 
> Should one install most apps from .debs??  Or can one install from source 
> quite safely??

While you're learning and don't have any specific requirements I suggest
you stick is .debs.  When you've been playing for a while and just
/need/ XYZ feature that isn't enabled in the Debian build then you can
start building from source.

Yours Tony

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