[nylug-talk] Looking for recommendations on Linux Distro for high traffic web server and remote access client/server

[Steve Eisenberg]

All:

I'm fairly new to the list and was wondering if a few folks  can offer some
advice. I am looking to move my web hosting to another linux based service
and want to know which version of Linux is best for running 20 to 30 web
sites, along with an ad server, email, and other web apps on one box. Many
people have suggested CENT OS, but want to be sure I'm making the right
choice. Would anyone care to comment?

Also, is there a better GUI utility out there than Putty for the novice
Linux user  who is not familiar with all of the commands used with a tool
such as putty?

Many thanks,
Steve Eisenberg