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Re: Debian version for a new user



On Sun, 18 May 2003 21:17:02 +0300
Aryan Ameri <a.ameri@linuxiran.org> wrote:

> On Sunday 18 May 2003 19:03, Timothy Webster wrote:
> > Next week I will be installing linux for a new user.
> > Which version of debian should I choose and why?
> >
> > Libranet 2.8	 		$64.95US
> > Knoppix		 		free
> > Xandros	standard 		$39.95US
> > Xandros delux	 		$99.00US
> > debian unofficial testing 	free

At the risk of being flamed to a crisp...

For me, Libranet was well worth the $64.95 - configuring Debian can result in loss of hair (because you to tear it out while screaming "How do I set up X!"). But running Debian might be valuable for the learning experience. Xandros is fine if you want something that's "just like Windows" (easy, slow, non-configurable), but can result in tendonitis from excessive mouse-clicking.

regards,
Robert



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