Re: Debian Vs RedHat
On Wednesday 09 January 2002 12:46 pm, Robert L. Harris wrote:
> I'm starting a "Debian Vs Redhat" comparision. At this point I just have
> the ball rolling. Many other people showed interest so I'm throwing this
> out for public addition/correction. (We use Solaris systems so the
> SYSV/BSD is a valid point)
>
> Please feel free to add on, but lets keep the jokes to a minumum for now...
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> Common to both:
> Integrated Package Management (rpm/deb)
> Alien can be used to convert RPM's to DEB and vice versa.
> Commercial Support from outside paid vendors
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> Debian:
> Server Oriented
> Integraged software install/update tool (apt) [a version is available
> for redhat but requires considerable time/effort to install]
> Publicly available 3 tier development cycle (dev, test, production)
> Publicly available bug archive for testing and searching
> System layout is SYSV like Solaris
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> RedHat:
> Well Known
> Desktop Oriented
> No pre-installed install/update tool (apt)
> Dev and Test cycles are internal only or non-existant
> Bug tracking system is not available for searching
> System layout is BSD
>
> :wq!
>
get back to work!
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