Re: Debian vs Gentoo
I've used both. And here are my impressions:
Debian is far easier to setup. However, Gentoo has good installation
documentation that is easily followed. I got it installed the first go.
One downside to Gentoo is that you really need a fast Internet connection for
installation. I did mine thru dial-up modem, and it was painfully slow... but
it was fun.
Both are easy to upgrade as they have great software management systems.
Gentoo is *the* distro for hobbyist and Linux enthusiast who have *lots* of
free time and *love* to tinker with things (if you want to compile the
compiler, then go play with Gentoo).
Debian is much more conservative and stable. It's a professional Linux distro
that IMO is unmatched when it comes to the server room.
Both have their place.
On Thursday 15 August 2002 07:58 pm, Hanasaki JiJi wrote:
> Any info / comparisons available? This is not flame firewood. It is
> intellectual curiosity.
>
> Thank you.
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