Re: A debian-based distro for the New
On Fri, 16 Feb 2001 03:40:00 +0000, John Carline whispered to the router:
!!msgrantmatt@netscape.net wrote:
!!
!! > I got a few friends who are interested in (trying)linux. For TRYING
purposes I want them to use a debian based Linux. I love using debian 2.2
!! > and I am pretty new my-self(1.5 year). I think it might be a little
to
!! > overwelming for them. I beleive there are three to chose from Corel,
Storm
!! > and Libranet.
!!
!! Actually there are four good choices. Debian, Debian, Debian and
Debian. ;-)
!!
!! Why abuse your friends by starting them out on an inferior product and
then making them *relearn* how to do things the Debian way. Be a real
friend and help them start off with the
!! *right* distribution.
!!
!! John
or you could get down off your high horse...
realize that linux, is still linux. all of those still have a lot of
debian's good parts there, basicaly with some gui config tools, which are
good for the handholding that some people need in the begining (although,
i balk at the idea of corel). i've gone redhat > mandrake > storm >
debian. i like debian a lot. but, i still recommend mandrake or storm
to people that i can't personally help all the time to do things "the
right way".
what is it about debian that inspires such zealotry?
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There will be no reason for us to live
But when we have nothing left to lose
You will have nothing left to use"
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