Wordpress network
Setting up server
Install LAMP on debian as needed. I like to install phpmyadmin and this installs pretty much everything automatically.
Installation of Wordpress & Wordpress Network
Instructions on setting up a Wordpress network are here.
http://codex.wordpress.org/Create_A_Network
Apache Settings and Modules needed
Rewrite module - Remove Ip module
Potentially Useful plugins from Aktivix experience
* domain remapping http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-mu-domain-mapping/ * wp-super-cache. Essential caching plugin http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-super-cache/ * New blog defaults http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wpmu-new-blog-defaults/ * WordPress importer http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-importer/ * XML sitemap feed http://4visions.nl/en/wordpress-plugins/xml-sitemap-feed/ * FeedWordPress - useful RSS aggregator for 'planet' sites, etc. http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/feedwordpress/ * Members only privacy plugin. http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/members-only/ * WordPress Mobile Edition http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-mobile-edition/ * anti spam http://www.polepositionmarketing.com/library/wp-spamfree/
Useful plugins for media and Social media
Wp - Status.net - http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-statusnet/
dingshow - Shows your latest ding (common name: 'dent') from identi.ca somewhere in your Blog http://filzo.de/dingshow-plugin//dingshow-plugin/
FLV Embed Standards compliant FLV embedding in your blog posts using SWFObject by Geoff and FLV Player by Jeroen. Supports Video Sitemap generation. http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/plugins/flv-embed/
JW Player Plugin for WordPress - Embed a JW Player for Flash into your WordPress articles - http://www.longtailvideo.com/
Podcasting Plugin by TSG - Podcasting enhances WordPress' existing podcast support by adding multiple iTunes-compatible feeds, media players, and an easy to use interface. http://podcastingplugin.com/
WordPress Admin Bar - Creates an admin bar inspired by the one at WordPress.com. Credits for the look of this plugin go to them. http://www.viper007bond.com/wordpress-plugins/wordpress-admin-bar/