> are there situations where debian is preferable (eg older hardware)? Extreme devotion to FOSS ideals, environments where security and stability are most important.
> are there situations where ubuntu is preferable (eg picking up newer > hardware)? > Installing for new Linux users, hardware that does not have good FOSS drivers, very tolerant community > what's better for use on a server? ubuntu has a server edition (with an > excellent guide), but is it any different from debian? > hahahaha... Debian! While Ubuntu might not be bad for a server, Ubuntu's advantages have no bearing here. > i personally like debian's slow cycle - i don't like to upgrade if i > can help it. my son, on the otherhand, likes to try the new stuff > whenever possible. > You: Debian. Your son: (don't hate me) Fedora. Really! In any case, it will get some knowledge of OS diversity in the house. And give you guys something to debate over dinner. -- Dotan Cohen http://what-is-what.com http://gibberish.co.il -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected]
