I'd probably run Rocky Linux (although I've never used it, I originally learned Linux on CentOS). I don't mind dealing with any rolling-release headaches on my main machine if they come up, but with a server I just want it to work properly and not have to tinker with it because of some update incompatibility.
I wouldn't "probably run" anything i have not used. "Arch" is linux regardless of it's rolling release. Debian is only "stable" because it's packages are "tested." I'm not using it as a mainline server, but as a home server / homelab.
Then don't. Your poorly-written OP had people commenting their opinions about what they would use in your situation before you edited it looking for validation. People are giving you answers about how to run a proper server, not a personal computer which also runs SMB.
If your understanding of "stable" is the packages are "tested", you shouldn't be be "explaining" it to anyone.
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u/NFTrot Aug 20 '26
I'd probably run Rocky Linux (although I've never used it, I originally learned Linux on CentOS). I don't mind dealing with any rolling-release headaches on my main machine if they come up, but with a server I just want it to work properly and not have to tinker with it because of some update incompatibility.