RE: whether to install Squeeze or Wheezy
Hello list,
I am planning to install Debian on somewhat dated hardware: Intel T2300
1.66Ghz, 1 gb RAM. I have used Ubuntu in the past and would like to move up
to something more stable and snappy. I will be using my laptop to mostly
output (digital) music to my amp, web browsing, office and running
Windows-based programs on WinXP via VirtualBox. Performance is very
important for me and that?s one of the main reasons why I am considering
switching to Debian. At this point I am debating whether to install Squeeze
or Wheezy. I have some specific questions which I think will help me decide
between the two, but feel free to give other inputs that might help me
decide.
1. How long will Squeeze be supported? At least 2 more years?
2. Can I install GTK3 themes on Gnome 2? I don?t care for compiz
effects but I would like to install some GTK3 themes like Gnome Cupertino.
3. However, if the fallback session of Gnome 3 (I don?t plan to
use Gnome Shell) is likely to have a small RAM footprint like Gnome 2, I
would happily install wheezy (for they say Gnome 3 is built on new
technology and better).
Thanks in advance for your help.
Madhu
Wheezy is nearing release, which may be in April or May. It is stable, and
most people report only minor hiccups installing and using it. Squeeze will
be moved to OldStable status, and will only get some urgent security
updates. Some backports may be added unofficially. Wheezy is highly
recommended for most "desktop" users.
Gnome 3 Classic Mode (fallback) has been dropped Upstream, and will go away.
You should not plan to use it.
I have had good results with MATE. MATE is a fork of GNOME 2. MATE is new,
but looking very good. They plan to add support for Gnome 3 themes in a
future release.
Debian repositories are available:
http://mate-desktop.org/
http://wiki.mate-desktop.org/download
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