MATLAB: Linux operating system for server

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I'm going to be setting up a server that will eventually turn into a cluster, and need to be able to run matlab on it using parallel/cluster toolboxes. I'm considering a linux system, and according to the mathworks site my options are:
– ubuntu – red hat – suse – debian
has anybody something similar that could offer some advice into this choice?

Best Answer

Despite the documentation, I believe MATLAB can be made to work on any distribution.
That said you might want to see this which reports a problem with Rock Linux on cluster
There are also report of Linux font problems, but this should be less of a concern with a cluster.
I would go with Debian. I can see a case for SUSE if you want an RPM based distro. I wouldn't pay for Red Hat and the polish of Ubuntu doesn't belong on a server in my mind.
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