GOOD experience preferred (Score 1)

I suggest, based on my own recent experience, that you run up Centos 5.2, update the installation, then install Virtualmin GPL. None of this will cost a cent, it is all very high quality software with strong community support. This has enabled me to manage a web hosting server in a secure, efficient manner with very low effort. If you want experience I suggest you pursue GOOD experience, anyone can run up XP and wish they hadn't.