>> I am looking for a distro that
>> has
>> >as automated a update/patch installation system as possible, whether
>> free

A Knoppix hard drive install would fit the bill.


>> >As a follow-on question, I plan to pick up a few Dell Poweredge 2650
>> dual
>> >xeon systems on ebay.  Any thoughts on these systems running linux?


Haven't installed Linux on our 2650's yet, but they are great servers. We
have 7 of them. I would guess there will not be a problem installing Linux
on one.