Re: Ubuntu vs. Debian (was Re: Introduction)
tom arnall wrote:
>> tom arnall wrote:
>>
>>> I booted from the Ubuntu CD the other day and was very impressed. It got
>>> my wireless card right off. Back 6 months ago when I did a Debian install
>>> from the minimal cd, I had to recompile the kernel etc to get my card to
>>> work. Does anyone know if this has changed?
>>>
>>> I am thinking seriously of recommending Ubuntu as a starting point for
>>> new users. Comments on the advantages/disadvantages of this idea are
>>> encouraged.
>>>
>>> What is involved for a user to switch from Ubuntu to Debian?
>>>
> what about Dapper? is using stuff other than stable? if Debian (stable of
> course) is more stable, i don't think there's any question about where the
> beginner should start.
>
> tom arnall
All versions of Ubuntu are based off of Debian Sid, which is the
unstable branch of the Debian triplets.
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