Debian queries
No good reason why, but I am considering switching from SuSE 8.2 to
Debian.
Knowledge and skill-wise, I probably am still in the "newbie"
category, but I can do a heck of a lot more than I could at first.
Some questions for those of you who use Debian:
1. In the newest version, how good is the hardware support? I assume
it uses x-windows still, and I also assume I will need to find my own
driver for my radeon 9800 pro. But what about LCD support (how
easily can I adjust refresh rate etc.? I am not afraid to do it by
hand, as long as it will let me). My sound card --> Soundblaster
audigy. I assume Debian uses ALSA?
It seems with SuSE and redhat (which I played with for a week or two),
my major issues are ALWAYS hardware. Which I doubt is earth
shattering.
2. Boot loader --> I am pretty sure I read on their website
Debian uses Lilo. How come? I like GRUB. Can I use GRUB?
3. How easy is apt-get really?
4. I couldn't find this on the website, but what desktop does it
favor? I do like a GUI, so sue me (heh that rhymes). KDE is my
favorite.
5. Does any edition come with OpenOffice, which obviates my need for
M$?
6. For the record, I am more than happy to pay for these
releases/donate, so unless the costs associated approach micro$oft's
office, price doesn't matter.
Thanks!
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