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What operating system do you use for your home server? I’m planning to do unraid but what are the other options and why would you pick one or another?

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hunterhulk@alien.topB
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proxmox. i fine its very easy to work with and manage. also proxmox backup server is amazing

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Neeen@sh.itjust.works
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Wow I just realized that I’m not backing up any of my Proxmox vms Thanks for the reminder friend!

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aileanaodh@alien.topB
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Arch. No Window Managers or Desktop Environments. Its easy to work with when no extra fluff is installed.

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airclay@alien.topB
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Debian, I wouldn’t pick another one.

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ro55mo@alien.topB
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Debian. All day, everyday.

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excetto@alien.topB
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Proxmox 4 lyf

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