Linux questions

Hi,

We are trying make decisions around Linux. We have the following questions:

- Which distro is best for software development Redhat or SUSE ( We only have these alternatives)?

- Shall we use the desktop or server version. What is the main difference?

- What is the main reason to use the 64-bit version over the 32-bit?

- In solaris there is something called jumpstart ( when upgrading och reinstalling the os). Is there something similair for Linux?


All advice is greatly appreciated.

cheers,

//mikael
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