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creedon:
i agree, I'm using Debian 3.0, and I ve got Libranet 2.0 installed also.  Libranet effectivly IS Debian 3.0 "Woody".  It's an easy Linux install; that means it's NOT a series of mouse clicks like Windows- you actually have to provide some input about your machine i.e. monitor info, sound card info, video card info, etc, etc.  I have installed Libranet 2.0, including partitioning and setting up an internet connection, in less than an hour.  I'm also a long-time Debian user, so if your new to Linux, I would expec to double that time at least.  Libranet comes with a whole bunch of goodies, the best of which is "adminmenu".  This allows you to do administrative duties, as root, that would be time consuming in a very timely manner.  You csan re-compile the kernel, setup a CD-burner, or a printer all through adminmenu- it's a really nice little app.
As to installation, I'd do a minimal install, it's easy to add things afterward from adminmenu, and that way, you'll be up and running quickly.

lazygamer:
Ok so the more hardc0re and geeky a disto is, the more raw power and stability available to a powerful power user, correct?

creedon:

quote:Originally posted by lazygamer:
Ok so the more hardc0re and geeky a disto is, the more raw power and stability available to a powerful power user, correct?
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Yeah, within reason.  Linux is inherently stable, because of it's structure.  There's nasty stuff out there that can cause problems, but on the whole, it's more stable than BRAND X.  Debian's stability comes from their commitment to quality; that commitment is why a lot of folks say it's behind the times as far as new apps are concerned, they WON'T release an app to "stable" if they get any bug reports at all.  That slows up the process of getting "cutting edge" software, but you end up wiyh a distro that's as stable as a rock; personally, I LIKE stability; I don't want to re-install because I installed a buggy application.

choasforages:
yeah, i use debian on my lowend systems, and it runs fast on them. im going about getting a copy of slackware 8.1 for my new computer. i would recomend redhat 7.3 for new users. its easy enough to install, and fairly standerd. but any linux is better then windows. so if you like to learn FAST, give debian a shot, and also buy a few generic linux books and a few good unix ones too. adn read them. then go have phun

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