I want to put up a server to host my personal web page, ftp server for files and such and to practice my web programming with php and mysql. Would a Windows XP box with all updates be safe or should I use Linux. I've tried Linux and don't have much luck with it. I won't have a hardware firewall (unless I really need it). What's going to be the easiest route for me to get up and running?
thanks
jc