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Debian is a bit harder, but better in the long run

by Tibullus , Feb 23 '01
Pros: very stable, quick help turnaround, plenty of help resources
Cons: difficult install, much self configuration needed, sometimes a little out of date
What is Debian?
Debian is a distribution of the Linux operating system [1]. What this means is that the Debian group works on putting together all of the programs that make the computer usable, and makes sure that it is ready for use...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Linux, in every sense of the word.

by kfj001 , Aug 03 '00
Pros: Amazing stability, and speed, for any purpose.
Cons: Not user friendly, by any means of the term. No integrated, or unique features.
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...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

If I Can Do It... So Can You!

by StUnEnE , May 10 '01
Pros: reliable, not Windows, cool features
Cons: a bit tricky to learn at first, lack of software available
Let's face it. I'm not your typical Linux user. I am not a computer programmer born with a silver laptop in hand; I am not one who constantly needs to be on the cutting edge of technology; and I don't really have much against Bill Gates (though I think...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

There is one more Penguin in town.

by O3M , Nov 01 '99
Pros: Slick install, well adjusted functionality. Very little useless tools.
Cons: Small install base and some distribution-dependent issues.
Technically, when you look at different Linux distributions you should understand that all of them are very similar. Some of them are too similar to notice any differences. If you look at Red Hat 6.1, Mandrake 6.1 and Turbo Linux Workstation 4, you will...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Complicated installation but cool overall

by dragonmoney , May 31 '00
Pros: Powerful low cost linux operating system
Cons: hard for beginners to install.
Debian is getting better and better. They are adding more packages to their operating system and making it better. Debian is very different from some of those other, more popular Linux distributions, such as Red Hat and Mandrake. Debian is definitely not...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

*nix experts will love it, novices won't

by reishus , Apr 23 '00
Pros: Package system, automatic updating, free software
Cons: Tricky installer, slow releases, not as user friendly as competitors
Debian GNU/Linux is one of the many distributions of Linux. It is different than most in that it is not controlled by a single company, such as Redhat, or Caldera. Rather, Debian is put together by volunteers who collaborate over the internet. These...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Rocks my world.

by Cyph , May 24 '00
Pros: Fast, stable, the best.
Cons: Not a newbie OS.
Overview: Debian is a Linux distribution created with advanced users in mind. Linux is an open-source operating system created by Linus Torvalds, and is recognized by software developers and hosting companies worldwide.

Installation:...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 1.0
 

Debain: Free Load of Garbage

by phragmatic , Mar 09 '00
Pros: linux.. penguins're ... cute.
Cons: HORRIBLE! won't find hard drives, won't run on some systems, won't even install on some... horrid documentation. BAD support.
Debain is the worst, I mean WORST distribution of Linux I have ever run.

I've run Corel. Not bad, but not good.

I've run SuSE. I liked it. It was nice. Also, it was different in many ways. That was a good OS. I liked the...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Storm Linux 2000 Debian GNU Linux

by GP_Flash , Jul 09 '00
Pros: Very stable, good installation scripting and menu systems
Cons: It's unix, so it scares people
Distributed with a few flavors in mind, debian linux is a great operating system. I've installed and used it as a desktop computer for the last month or so and will provide the following observations:

1. Version: I am using Storm Linux...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Don't settle for less

by sab39 , Jun 09 '00
Pros: Extremely robust, flexible and powerful
Cons: Demands a high level of skill; installation can be painful
When choosing an operating system it is always necessary to make a tradeoff. Based on your level of computer experience, you may demand a highly configurable system where you can tweak every detail, or prefer a system which doesn't ask you any questions...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Gotta love that Linux!

by BrianThomason , Apr 09 '01
Pros: Fairly *easy* to install, very easy to maintain, fast and stable
Cons: Out of date stable version
Well, out of the few distributions I've used including Red Hat and Mandrake, Debian may not be the easiest, but it's definitely the best! I grabbed a copy of their latest, but outdated, stable edition on CD from cheapbytes.com for 11 bucks... You can...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

The best for experienced users

by copid , Jan 07 '01
Pros: Stable, flexible, best package system in the world
Cons: Slow to evolve (the stable tree, at least), NOT a beginner's distro unless the beginner is very patient and has supportive friends/family members.
Debian. What can I say? As a Linux user who has been around many different distributions over the years, it's hard to articulate the good feeling I get when I set up a desktop system with Debian GNU/Linux. There are a lot of people out there making...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Linux vs. Windows for Workstations & Servers!

by rollaids , Aug 02 '00
Pros: Stable, Versatile, Secure, Free
Cons: User needs some technical ability
With all the Linux hype in general these days and all the popularity it's been receiving, the most average people ask, what makes it so great?

When people think of Linux, the first thing that comes to mind probably is RedHat. As good...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

A Power-User's Paradise

by saveth , Apr 26 '00
Pros: power, versatility, capabilities, support
Cons: difficulty to non-power-users
Debian GNU/Linux emerged from the Debian Organization in the early-to-middle 1990s. Ever since their public introduction, Debian has been a favorite among Linux users worldwide. Because of its versatility and overall power, Debian has been praised as...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

the best Linux distro is the freest

by holgate , Feb 06 '00
Pros: free as in "speech" and "beer"
Cons: it helps to have some previous experience with Linux
A programmer once told me that he recommended RedHat to his colleagues, and Debian to his friends. Which reminded me of Emperor Charles V, who spoke Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men -- and German to his horse.

Debian isn't --...
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