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Operating Systems => Linux and UNIX => Topic started by: Lead Head on 30 June 2005, 21:39

Title: Debian
Post by: Lead Head on 30 June 2005, 21:39

Anyone know how debian is because i might download it to run it in my file server.

Title: Re: Debian
Post by: bedouin on 30 June 2005, 22:25

I'm very fond of Debian.  Its library of software is gigantic (14 CDs) and apt-get rules.  In the end though, Linux distributions are just like EQ settings on a stereo: no one can tell you what sounds/works best for you.

Title: Re: Debian
Post by: Lead Head on 30 June 2005, 22:44

Man i just blew a cd-r i thought those were just different install versions or something, i just download #10 and burned it.

Title: Re: Debian
Post by: bedouin on 30 June 2005, 22:46

Burn the net install and start from there.

Title: Re: Debian
Post by: Lead Head on 30 June 2005, 22:51

i just used my last cd-r

Title: Re: Debian
Post by: Refalm on 30 June 2005, 22:51

Quote from: bedouin

Burn the net install and start from there.

Not recommended on dial-up though ;)

Title: Re: Debian
Post by: Lead Head on 30 June 2005, 23:27

i will just stick with mandrake, someday i will try debian, i have cox high speed internet (cable provider in USA) i did a cnet bandwith test and i got 3500 KBps a step a head of T1 for a lot less, no if someone can tell me a screenshot taker for mandrake 10.2 limited edition 2005 KDE and how to find gunzip i could prove my connection speeds

Title: Re: Debian
Post by: solemnwarning on 1 July 2005, 00:03

Debian 3.1 (sarge) netinstall is the greatest distro ever created!!

Title: Re: Debian
Post by: Lead Head on 1 July 2005, 00:55

Thanks!