The ubuntu server edition is relatively small for all it packages, and sets up most services for you. Very easy to use. All services are started/stopped via:

The ubuntu server edition is relatively small for all it packages, and sets up most services for you. Very easy to use. All services are started/stopped via: $ sudo /etc/init.d/servicename start|stop|restart|status Typing $ sudo /etc/init.d/servicename without any argument will list the possible args. Couldn't be easier.