On Thu, Jun 08, 2000 at 03:49:50PM -0400, Andrew Whitlock wrote:
> > > A typical newbie won't start with Debian
> >
> > While that is probably true, I don't think that should be the basis for
> > Debian's mode of operation. Debian needs new users and it needs to be
> > designed to appeal to new users while still maintaining the qualities that
> > separate it from the other GNU/Linux distributions.
>
> I'm a newbie, I started with Debian ^_^
'Grats. I switched after 2.5 yrs. of RH a decade of prior on again /
off again Unix experience.
> For what it's worth, I've had to install non-.deb packages in /usr/local,
> and to tell the truth I like having it installed "properly" with dpkg. I
> just subbed last night and this thread has kinda been a downer for me,
> although I intend to stick with the distribution (it's great!). There seem
> to be varying opinions as to the implications of the motion. My novice mind
> sees slower upgrade paths and more junk in /usr/local, but others seem to
> not see it that way...
>
> As a newbie to Debian and proud owner of a mere 56Kbps connection, I'd have
> to say I much prefer stuff on the distribution CDs ^_^;; It's not clear to
> me at this juncture whether the motion really means the non-free will be
> pulled from the distribution altogether, but it seems logical.
I cheat and have two phone lines, but I installed and maintain my home
system over 56k dialup. I'm typing this from work via ssh to same box.
If you can cron your updates, a slow link becomes much more manageable,
interactive browsing is the only real downer.
> ...and hello, I'm new ;-) Sorry for the largely opinionated content.
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