[CentOS] server version on laptop

Sat Dec 18 13:23:25 UTC 2010
Johan Scheepers <johansche at telkomsa.net>

John R Pierce wrote:
> On 12/17/10 11:58 PM, Johan Scheepers wrote:
>> Good day,
>>
>> What can I expect if I should install a server version of a distro on my
>> laptop, please.
> 
> that would depend on what the distro is, and what qualifies this 'server 
> version' as such.   for installing centos, which is often considered to 
> be a server oriented system, although it comes with a full set of 
> desktop components,  you'd have to be concerned with hardware support 
> for you laptop's display adapter, network adapters, wireless, etc.   
> many wireless network adapters have poor support on linux and are 
> difficult to get working.
> 
> only you can know what your expectations are from an operating system, 
> assuming it supports your portable system.
> 
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I appreciate the time you spend on my question.

I am a pensioner. Never had experience about a server.
Only used desktops and now laptop.
Probably would never need server install.
Thanks now I know more
Regards
Johan