On (26/10/04 15:17), Alex Polite wrote: > So what's with this Ubuntu thing? > > I've read some reviews but they're all geared towards Mandrake users. > > How does it compare to the Debian unstable that I'm used to? Hi Alex
I also use unstable and am very happy with it. However, we've been trying a few of the Debian derived distros for ease of installation including Libranet, Ubuntu and Xandros. So far Xandros seems to be the easiest to install but is limited in terms of the packages available and so you have to get into apt-pinning to ensure that non-Xandros debian packages don't break your system. I didn't get much beyond the install for both Libranet and Ubuntu because IMHO the sarge d-i is as easy or even easier to install than both of these. I haven't had a chance to play with Ubuntu and somewhat superficially took the view that if you've got sarge installed (or even sid come to that) why mess around with a derivative installation? The main reason for this experimentation is to find a simple to install distro that will suit your average windows user. Xandros seems to fit the bill as a fairly painless transition to Debian. But I suspect that to get the best functionality they will have to move on to sarge or sid in due course. Just my 2c Regards Clive -- www.clivemenzies.co.uk ... ...strategies for business -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
