Re: Introduction
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Chris Bannister wrote:
> On Sat, Feb 10, 2007 at 12:01:09PM -0800, 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.
>
> Its a good idea to try a Live CD first.
>
>> What is involved for a user to switch from Ubuntu to Debian?
>
> There is a big difference between running an Ubuntu live CD then
> expecting everything to work when you install Debian. Some hand-holding
> maybe in order lest they be put off Unix/Linux forever!
>
> I am interested in the process of configuring a Debian system from the
> configs of an 'Ubuntu live CD' or a 'Knoppix' or a 'Damn Small Linux'
> business-card CD.
>
> Anyone know of any docs?
>
If you're interested in the ubuntu live CD, you install it, you get
Ubuntu. Knoppix can install to the HD and is copy of the CD/DVD. It
usually works although it isn't officially supported. DSL has
documentation on their website that explains how to convert it to Debian.
You might also be interested in looking at Dreamlinux:
http://www.dreamlinux.com.br/english/index.html
which is a Brazilian distro that has a very nice ultility called MKDistro.
Joe
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