From: Felipe Contreras <felipe.contreras@...>
Date: 2007-09-11T18:01:56+09:00
Subject: Re: What Linux distribution to choose for learning Ruby and Ruby on Rails

Hi,

On 9/11/07, Slavo Furman <slavof@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi guys!
>
> Thank you very much for all answers and for interesting discussion.
>
> Now I considering to give a try either Ubuntu or Fedora (or maybe I'll try
> both).
>
> Can anyone explain (in short and in form suitable for non-Linux user) what
> are main differences between Ubuntu Server Edition (
> http://www.ubuntu.com/products/WhatIsUbuntu/serveredition) and Fedora (
> http://fedoraproject.org/).
>
> I understand that all Ruby/RoR stuff is available and works well on both.

I'm a Fedora user and I don't know Ubuntu Server Edition but my best
guess is that it's meant for servers :)

Fedora is multi-purpose, you can choose Desktop, Workstation or
Server. Probably what you want is: Workstation + a couple of server
packages.

If you want to use your Linux distribution to learn RoR then IMHO it
doesn't really matter which one you choose. Ubuntu would be a good
choice I guess.

-- 
Felipe Contreras