[Cialug] good linux distro for web dev?

[kristau]

Consider matching your dev box as close as you can to your prod
environment. If prod is running CentOS or RedHat, then you should use
CentOS on your dev, not Ubuntu or Debian.
On Aug 29, 2014 10:08 AM, "Brett Neese" <brett at brettneese.com> wrote:

> hey folks,
>
> i recently replaced my MBA with a Surface (gasp) which I actually love
> (gasp gasp).
>
> however, i can't do web development the way i'm used to in a no-*nix
> environment, so I'm looking to get a Linux box running in a Virtualbox.
>
> what are your recommendations? my instinct was to just use Ubuntu, but I'm
> kind of looking for something a bit more bare-bones than Unity/Gnome 3.
>
> i primarily do python/php and am looking for something that'll make that
> life as easy as possible, especially should i run into problems.
>
> let me know!
>
> thanks,
>
> Brett Neese
> 563-210-3459
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