[Typo3-linux] Suse vs. Debian - any tips or experiences?

[Michael Stucki]

Frank Daeuble wrote:

> i have to choose between suse and debian for a new typo3-server, which
> will host many domains and different typo-sites.
> i know, that each distribution can work fine with typo and i usualy
> would take debian, but in my company there are more reasons to use suse.
> 
> now i want to know, if there are any disadvantages of using suse as
> server. maybe some of you have some good or bad experiences, so it makes
> it easier for me to choose.

Well, I'm a Debian lover anyways, so my answer is probably not really
neutral :-)

I just remember that some SuSE users had problems after doing a security
upgrade. I think it was the Truetype support which didn't work because they
changed some compilation flags.

Of course this could be nitpicking and of course it is the only issue I
remember, but who knows they might still be playing games like this...

On the other hand, the Debian policy (no new versions, only hand-made
backports of important fixes) assures that this will never happen on Debian
security upgrades, that's why they get my full trust.

> is the site-installer for example also available to suse? Or what about
> the performance ...

No it is not, but on the other hand it's just a script which you can change
to make it fit your needs. Should be easy I think...

Regards, michael
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