On Tue, 06 Feb 2007 14:20:15 -0600 Dustin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
[snip] > > Debian is a rock solid operating system that is best used for > servers, or by experienced users that know how to shape it into a > flexible desktop. > > I personally think this is an excellent image to have. The reason > there are so many Debian-based distros out there is because it is a > solid base. That is also why so many mission critical servers seem to > use Debian. Of course Debian is also known as being a purist distro, > the most "free" of all. To cater to a lot of new users that are > unfamiliar with Linux, some things seem to get thrown in. Example: > MEPIS and Ubuntu seem have a lot of drivers thrown in that maybe > aren't as open as they could be. This is a sacrifice they make to > cater to the new user. > > I, in no way intend to push away a new user to Linux, I am all for it. > However, it may just be my perception of things, but I think that > Debian should continue to be Debian, rock solid and committed to > being done the "right" (entirely open) way, and not the "quick" way. > As users gain experience with Debian-based systems, they will find > themselves wanting more, and they will come to Debian. > > You have to sharpen your teeth a little at a time, starting with > something soft, and working up to the solid stuff. Debian is that > solid stuff, and I think that it is best to keep following the same > line it always has. > > Make it as easy to use as possible, yes. Water it down to make it > easier, no. > > -Dustin Totally agree 100%. I run 3 internet servers, command line only, 2 using sarge and the latest (non-critical) using etch. I have also just installed etch on my desktop at home, GUI with Gnome. Have had no problems (well, apart from my balls ups) with any of them. Over the years I have tried, in rough order of installation, Red Hat, SuSe, Mandrake, Slackware, Gentoo, Ubuntu and Sabayon. There were others (OK I'm a Linux slut). I still have a soft spot for Slack but Debian just does it for me. Anyhow, I found the latest etch installed effortlessly and, with a few minor exceptions, worked 'out of the box'. Regards -- John K Masters - User #417400 in the Linux Counter http://counter.li.org/ No trees were killed in the creation of this message. However, many electrons were terribly inconvenienced. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
