Is it worth Switching to REDHAT 9???

[stc_bennett]

I have been thinking over the past few weeks should i switch from Microsoft to REDHAT 9??

This is for my home network and Automation system.

I have 3 Servers 1 WEB/Mail/ftp, 1 for CCTV, the Other is a File Server with MP3's Pictures etc on (2000Gig Storage)

I have about 6 workstation dotted around the home, a laptop and a PDA.

I have used linux but i dont know it as good as i do windows.

I was going to purchase one instalation set of REDHAT and install it on all put the laptop and PDA.

Anyone work with REDHAT and what the opinon.

Cheers

Steve

[zumbruk]

It depends... My home network is all Unix machines of one kind or another, other than one Windows box I keep for my wife. There's a steep learning curve moving from Windows to Linux unless you've previous Unix experience. If you're interested in learning about Linux, and prepared to put up with the occasional frustration, I'd say go for it.

[davidd]

Build a machine, have a play, see what you think.

[Bodo]

Give it a try! Pick one machine and install the distribution. Should take you twenty minutes (including all apps), when you know, what 'partition' means

Big advantage is, that open source software brings you professional technology at home without spending a fortune!