Hi Justin -
I have never used Linux before, but I've always wanted to learn. I want to
use Debian Linux, but I don't know which to use. I am wanting to dual boot
it in my laptop with my Windows. My laptop is made by eMachines and uses a
AMD Sempron 3200+ processor. Please let me know what version to install.
Thank you very much!!!
If by version you mean you are trying to choose between "stable,"
"testing" and "unstable," my advice would be to start with stable because
one of the hallmarks of Debian is that "stable" is not released until all
involved are as sure as can be that it is rock solid.
That said you will also commonly hear that with all the work that goes
into "stable" the applications in it are actually /not/ the latest
versions by the time it comes out. This is undoubtedly true; however, as a
new user you might not care as much at first about that.
And it's easier to move up to the "testing" version one day if you want to
do that. Or install selected apps from "testing" or "unstable" if you feel
you need them - Debian makes it possible to "mix" releases, though I
wouldn't do it until you are more certain about what you are changing.
Enjoy the journey - I sure did!
Regards,
Glenn
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