[Ubuntu-be] I got a question from a potential Ubuntu user

[Amedee Van Gasse]

Hello,

I got an email from noreply at vrijesoftware.be with a question of a 
potential Ubuntu user.
He asks if it is possible to learn him how to configure a server. 
(literally translated).

I'm a bit confused on what I should reply.
I registered myself on the steunpunten map as an experienced user, not 
as a system administrator, exactly because I wanted to avoid this kind 
of questions. My focus is on helping regular users that want to use 
Ubuntu for everyday desktop applications (browser, email, office, 
images, messaging, multimedia,...).
I feel confident enough to install a server for myself, but not to 
explain to someone else how to do that.
Anyway, what kind of server does he need? A file server? A web server? A 
print server? A mail server? He doesn't mention that...

Any advice is welcome.

-- 
Amedee Van Gasse
amedee at amedee.be
http://amedee.be/ubuntu/