Re:Storm Linux (Debian in disguise)also Corel
Patrick <patrick@kirks.net> wrote:
> IMO, Corel have the best repackaged version of Debian. Its a pity
> they only choose to do US keyboards.
Surely you jest!!!! As a Debian user you are not bothered by a broken
menu system? You don't mind that even the KDE menu system hasn't been
implemented correctly and does not contain many apps which have been
installed by the Corel installer? You are not concerned that you cannot
upgrade to Potato without breaking the Corel 'enhancements'? You don't
mind that KDE has been compiled against proprietry libs? It doesn't
worry you that it hides the Windows partition if it feels like it when
it is installed as a second Linux OS? ..... I could go on.
Corel Linux *looks* nice *if* you like KDE. If you prefer
Gnome,WindowMaker or some other window manager and you are a newbie you
are on to a loser. It is most certainly a bad implementation of Debian.
Storm Linux, OTOH, has been very well done and adheres far more closely
to Debian. It can, if you wish, be upgraded as far as Woody and still
retains the Storm features. The install is automated to some extent and
certainly doesn't give you the choices of a true Debian install, but my
goodness is it better!!!!!
You also have the COLOS mailing list where misinformation and
disinformation is being spread far and wide with a worrying degree of
fervour and megalomania, doing damage, IMHO, to the good name of Debian.
--
Phillip Deackes
Using Storm Linux 2000
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