On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 12:32:33PM +0530, Unni wrote: > I have been using debian for the last 2 years. ( i was unaware of linux b4 > that) > I installed debian etch in many machines with varying configurations. Most > of the time I was only able to install the base system with no sound, poor > resolution, no video etc. This was especially in laptops. > Recently I tried Ubuntu. Surprisingly to me, after installation the sound > card, video card etc are detected automatically. > And more.. the appearence is much good compared to etch, i think. > > Why the debian can be more interesting? More graphics, more drivers etc. > I think this can be done without a big effort ( correct me if I am wrong). > I suggest to make this change possible. > Ubuntu has already made the effort. So, if that is what you are looking for, then use Ubuntu. Debian is targeted at a much wider audience using a much greater variety of hardware in a great many more configurations. Many of those people have no need or desire for the features you describe. Alternatively, since Debian is an all-volunteer project you can feel free to volunteer to contribute the necessary changes. Regards, -Roberto -- Roberto C. Sánchez http://people.connexer.com/~roberto http://www.connexer.com
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