Re: Proposition: Debian Desktop Guide
On Mon, Jan 19, 2004 at 07:28:55PM +0100, Axel Burwitz imagined:
> Joel Konkle-Parker wrote:
>
> > I sent this message to debian-desktop and got some positive
> > feedback. What do you guys think?
> >
> > I think there should exist a Debian Desktop Guide similar to
> > Gentoo's <http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/desktop.xml> that
> > guides the user step-by-step through setting up a home
> > desktop Debian system. This means installing KDE/GNOME,
> > configuring X, getting fonts working correctly, setting up
> > printers, sound, DVD, ACPI/APM, etc.
> >
> > Is something like this already being worked on? I think it
> > would be an invaluable resource for people like me who want
> > to set up a typical desktop Debian system.
>
> Hey, go ahead ! Good idea, this would really be an achievement
> ! I would be willing to help in form of reading, checking
> with my experiences as debian newbie, making propositions, and
> translating into German language..
>
> Regards
> Axel
It just occurred to me that I seem to recall a 'Debian Desktop
Project' being initiated some time ago. Perhaps Joel should
touch base with these folks? Does anyone here know what the
name of that group might be?
Have Fun with GNU/Linux,
Raymond
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