Re: Why do I bother?
On Thu, Feb 16, 2006 at 09:54:11AM -0700, Glenn English wrote:
> On Wed, 2006-02-15 at 23:12 -0800, S Clement wrote:
> > I am wondering if I should be sending this to Debian or to a psychiatric facility.
>
> Since you sound like a non-techie, I suggest you go to
> http://www.ubuntu.com and ask them to send you their CD(s). It doesn't
> cost anything, and it's a Debian system they've tried to make somewhat
> more user friendly.
I'm told that their packages are not always compatible with Debian's.
So if you use Ubuntu, stay with them and don't mix in Debian packages
unless you want to make the switch.
>
> Use the Gnome desktop, Evolution email, Foxfire browser, and OpenOffice
> office suite (my personal preferences).
>
> Your idea of installing a Linux system is a very good one. It works a
> lot more reliably and safely than Winders does. And Debian (or
> approximate equivalent) is, of course, the best choice you could
> possibly make.
>
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> Glenn English
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