Distro doesn't matter, just the version of gcc. An up to date Gentoo uses:

dfelicia@catch-22 ~ $ gcc --version
gcc (GCC) 4.1.2 (Gentoo 4.1.2 p1.1)

I've got a couple linodes running Gentoo, but I don't like Newark

Yeah, been dinking around with it for a few days I definitely think I'm going to like Linode

Without apache running I'm only seeing about 45 Meg usage, love Gentoo

I do see a butt load of script kiddies attempting to brute force, what do you all recommend for security? Eventual goal is to run Drupal and transfer my blog sites over with forums, Shorewall?

Anyone here use bfd and apf combo for BF attacks?

While I'm fairly literate on the systems level I'm still a rookie when it comes to admin'ng a website.

Cheers

See this post.

Cool, I think I'll check out Firewall Builder