What is a good distribution of Linux to run a server?

I would like it to come with AMP (Apache, MySQL, and PHP) on the distribution. I’ve been ispeed connection, that’s going to take forever to download! I looked at Ubuntu server edition, they’ll either sell me 100 CDs for $80, or send me a free one. I’m willing to pay a reasonable fee for a single CD, but $80 is prohibitively expensive, IMO.