Linux, in every sense of the word.
Written: Aug 03 '00
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Pros: Amazing stability, and speed, for any purpose.
Cons: Not user friendly, by any means of the term. No integrated, or unique features.
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| kfj001's Full Review: Debian GNU |
Unmatched, in it's UNIX roots....
Debian/GNU Linux, was one of the first, quasi-commercial Linux distrubutions, available on the commercial market. Debian Linux set some of the first standards for a production Linux distro, outside of someone's "home-cooked" kernels, way back when Linux was first getting wide-spread attention.
Debian Linux is, without a doubt, the most stable, and complete Linux distrubution on the market. Rivaling that of Slackware, Debian produces a quality in an operating system, that should be followed by every other Linux out there.
With all that, Debian might sound like the perfect Linux distro.
Well, it's not.
Debian Linux, is very stuck in it's UNIX roots. Debian Linux is one of a small few Linux distro's, to keep with 1.Standard UNIX file placement (ie:/opt holding most of your newly installed, user apps.)
And 2.Keeping with "that wholesome UNIX Feel".
Debian isn't user friendly. At all.
Although Debian Linux was one of the first Linux distro's to use, an advanced application install, and removal system (debian package format, or DEB,) debian has done very little to make Linux, more user friendly, and more accessible.
First, and foremost, debian Linux is a utilitarian, powerhouse OS, for any purpose.
Debian Linux features a text-mode, menu driven install system, which set's up your Debian Linux system, with any set of packages, from GUI & "Friendly" workstation, to your new 24/7 powerhouse server.
Debian can do it all, in one box. One of the few Linux distro's to accomplish this task, successfully.
Debian Linux features the latest stable kernel, and Xfree86, Version 3.x, not (typically)4.0, for stability reasons.
Debian Linux comes with GNOME, and KDE, and a nice suite of applications, for office/home and desktop purposes, for both desktop enviroments.
Debian Linux also comes with a very complete setup, for servers. If you select a server-classed install, then you get exactly that. But don't expect any usefull administration utility's here, Debian Linux is configured, and used, the ol' fashion way. .conf files.
This is where debian Linux get's down to it's UNIX roots. There is no centralized administration system. You install it, and if you install it in deb format, then you may be prompted to configure it, but if not, you have to go into your /etc folder, and edit the .conf files, MANUALY.
But, reguardless of how complicated it sounds, your not going to be sorry for selecting debian. Debian is super stable, and release versions aren't released, until through testing is done on each release. Your downtime will go down, bigtime.
Debian also provides nearly unmatched speed and efficency. Debian is made to be fast, as a server, and as a workstation.
But, Debian does not have inherent support, for the new Linux journaling filesystems. Your going to need to install support for ReiserFS, or the beta EXT3, manualy.
Debian's status as a desktop Linux is questionable, with so little integrated administration features, and
very little GUI utilities, Debian will probably win you over, as your favorite server OS.
But, if your a UNIX purist, then Debian will be more than just your "bag baby"... Debian will find a special place in your heart. As either a Workstation, or a server!
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Member: Kyle
Location: Buffalo, NY, USA
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"Testing", "Destroying", it's all just one big, gray line to me.
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