[ale] Linux Distributions

Robert L. Harris Robert.L.Harris at rdlg.net
Mon May 16 10:13:25 EDT 2005



What problems have you had with Debian?  I may be able to help.


Thus spake ChangingLINKS.com (groups at ChangingLINKS.com):

> Well, ironically, I have to say "Don't use Debian."
> 
> I use Debian now (on a daily basis) and I have run into four problems that no 
> one seems to be able to solve. I have tried hiring people, taking the problem 
> to local installfests, and posting the problem online.
> 
> The first question that is always asked is "What distro are you running?"
> As soon as I answer, I seem to lose most of the support that I comes with the 
> distros that you listed. I have considered Gentoo - BUT when I *started* down 
> the Gentoo path the support eyes instantly glazed over - and I got nowhere.
> 
> I guess my point (which I'm not sure I had when I started posting) is that you 
> shouldn't go to the distro that the most people beat their chest about - but 
> rather stick to the ones where you'll get the most support when stuff goes 
> wrong.
> 
> BTW, if you haven't already, try Knoppix (even though it's based on Debian).
> -- 
> Wishing you Happiness, Joy, and Laughter,
> Drew Brown
> http://www.ChangingLINKS.com
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