What is the best version of Linux Ubuntu for someone who is building web sites?

I have been learning php/MySQL and would like to install Ubuntu. What version would be best for someone who wants to use linux from now on?What is the best version of Linux Ubuntu for someone who is building web sites?
Actually, I would recommend Linux Mint for those purposes.
The LAMP stack is installable on any version of Ubuntu, indeed any version of Linux.

All open source development software is similarly available on all Linux versions

The OS choice depends therefore on what else you need

Similarity to existing OSes, esp those coming from Windows...go for Mint

Speed and power go for Arch or Gentoo...but if sticking to Ubuntu derivatives go Xubuntu

Size of install, and on low powered systems try Bodhi

Portability...use Puppy with XAMPP on a USB stick



What do I use?

I use Puppy Linux with XAMPP...portable, fast, and does what it says on the tin without frills

and Ubuntu 10.04 (I stick to LTS versions, and move to a new LTS version once it has matured)What is the best version of Linux Ubuntu for someone who is building web sites?
I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 11. Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled



Linux Mint 11 Download

http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=鈥?/a>



Linux Mint 11 Release Notes/Installation Guide/User Guide

http://linuxmint.com/rel_katya.php



You download the ISO. image of any of Linux Mint 11 then you need to create a Bootable LiveDVD

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Burnin鈥?/a>



Linux Mint 11 can also be run straight from the LiveDVD from Boot without touching your Hard Drive





LUg.
I like Ubuntu 11.10. Installing LAMP is a snap. Likewise with all the extra software you may need such as NetBeans for your php / html / xml / css / javascript code editor. Ubuntu includes the largest user-base with very nice people from all over the world to help you at ubuntuforums.org.What is the best version of Linux Ubuntu for someone who is building web sites?
I agree with Truth about Linux Mint.



Stay away from the LISA RC version its really buggy and its a preview and its almost un-useable. The Katya 11 is fine for 1 more year.





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