[Gnumed-devel] Which distributions (distros) of Linux are recommended for GnuMed?

[Jim Busser]

I realize I may be opening a can of worms here, but I am in the process 
of getting a server set up, which the local IT people are happy to set 
up under either Windows (egad!) or Linux.

Assuming Linux to be the only "smart / safe / wise " choice, which 
factor should weigh heaviest or win out among:

- use whatever distro the local IT people are most familiar with, or
- are there specific distros to avoid (maybe Mandrake as it may be 
subsumed by Red Hat) and / or
- is Debian preferred, on the basis of GNU license adherence or other 
factors