Hi, just want to clarify which installation class I should use if I want to learn Linux as a web server (to get myself familiriarized before I actually get a dedicated server) - Workstation, server or custom install?

Second, my pc has a second (slave) hard drive i only use for backups, is it possible to install Linux on that drive? The primary hard disk has Win98.

Lastly, I read in the installation guide that "A server-class installation will erase ALL partitions (both Linux and non-Linux) from EVERY ONE of your computer's hard drives."

Does this mean that everything on my primary hard drive will be WIPED OFF when i install Linux?

Thanks!

I meant when installing Linux on my second hard drive?

Yes, you can install Linux on your second hard drive..a lot of people do that :)

Anyway, I'd go with the workstation package, so you have to compile Apache, PHP, MySQL, Postgre etc..all by yourself and not have it automatically done - just my opinion.

I always choose custom, and manually select all of the packages that I want/need. There is nothing worse than having RH waste over a GB of disk space with a bunch of crap you don't use. I agree with Matt though, a workstation install should be okay for you, and it won't install too much extra fluff. Then after you install, you can install whatever you want.

-Dan