On Dec 18, 2007 11:06 AM, Ivan Savcic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Dec 16, 2007 5:50 AM, js <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thank you all! > > > > Conclusion: > > > > Pros: > > - It's Debian! > > - It's Free! > > - Great environment for Programming (better than ssh to linux development > > style) > > - More open source softwares support > > > > Cons: > > - might harder to get your devices working. wifi, printer, dual > > display, iPod etc. > > - lost lots of OSX goodies (beautiful fonts, expose, widgets, > > spotlight, sleep mode etc.) > > - lost vendor's support > > - not bleeding edge enough for desktop role (compare to Ubuntu)
how much better is Ubuntu compared with Sid? Recently I have a hard time trying to install Debian-amd64 on a Toshiba A215-S7413 (cannot use the ATI driver to use X, need to use vesa instead, no sound with hours of googling, decided to stop and take a break before going on working on the wireless card, I couldn't even shutdown properly http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/msg31118.html). Before I have already installed Debian-i386 on two Toshiba without any major problems (I don't use hibernate or suspense so didn't bother to try). Is it because of the amd64 version or just because the combination of the wireless/sound/video card is not debian-friendly? I should have been more careful picking the right laptop though (maybe before having two easy experience on Toshiba laptops made me think all Toshiba laptops are easy with debian ... ). well, just want to share some experience ... Manu -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
