Linux

I'm using ubuntu, with Gnome, Xfce, or Window Manager.
I intend to change for a Debian, when I'll change my computer...

But I ever test :
-ZenWalk (and ZenLive)
-netBSD
-Minix
-Kubuntu
-Gentoo
-Linux From Scratch.

Actually, i'm using Kubuntu and Xp on dual boot.
Windows for the games and Linux for the rest!

If anybody wants to try Linux, I advise them to take Kubuntu(or Ubuntu)! It's the best (in my opinion, of course)!

hi there

I'm actually using Kubuntu version 6.06, I like linux but I would like to know a little more about this OS
so I was maybe thinking of trying out Debian.

Is Debian a good choice or is there any other linux distros that are similar to Debian ?

Hi, Debian is a little more complicated than Ubuntu, if you begin with Linux, stay on Ubuntu quite long, enought time to discover and know more about Linux

When you'll know Linux quite well thanks to Ubuntu, you'll be able to go onto Debian, and you'll really enjoy Linux at this moment !

Quote : Petrus6

ok thanks for answering.
I'd like to ask you something else.

Does Debian have a default desktop (i.e.: KDE,GNOME, XFCE,...) or do you have to install the desktops manually ( using for example "apt-get install kdedesktop") ?

normann, you have to install the KDE packages (or gnome) manually, but be sure of all the packets you have to install BEFORE starting the installation. Ask to experimented users, or read the KDE(/Gnome) documentation.
On the debian web-site, there is also ISO cd images with KDE (or gnome) files pre-installed : it's an easy way to install a desktop : it's all automatic and done during install. But those ISO are sometimes not up to date ; You should do a little apt-get upgrade after install.

But there is no particular desk on Debian, you choose your desktop.

Also, there is no graphic package manager on Debian : just aptitude and apt-get. If you want synaptic or adept, you'll have to download them yourself (apt-get install adept).

Quote : GuilOooo

Ok thanks a lot, I guess I'll have to try debian then someday...
Because I keep reading everywhere how good and how stable it is.
But what scares me the most is the fact that I do not have a clue how to install grub or lilo boot-loader,that is the only thing that doesn't make me want to try debian.
I see you use Debian, What made you decide to use debian ?

I use kubuntu since one week.

So ? Are you happy ? Do you like (or love ^^) kubuntu ?

Me, I will install surely Ubuntu on my future PC. I tried it one time, and I found it very beautiful and easy.

I have Ubuntu 6.10 edgy eft, and I love it !

I have GNU/Linux 1 year and half ago.
I have Fedora Core 6 and Fedora 7 Test, it's my favorite.

Hi, actually I'm using Ubuntu 6.10 and testing Mandriva and openSuse.

I always use Ubuntu, but I've got Damn Small Linux on my old computer.
I ever test :
-Mandriva
-Fedora
-Debian
-OpenSuse
-Damn Small Linux
-Kubuntu (Ubuntu with KDE)
-Xubuntu (Ubuntu whith XFCE)
-Windows

I have Ubuntu 6.10 Edgy Eft since February and I'm really happy !

Long Life to Linux !

Hello, I have received my new computer !
I have installed OpenSUSE 10.2 and it's very great ^^.
For me, it's better than the others distibution I have tried.

Hi
I have linux, Ubuntu 6.06 (Dapper Drake) with Gnome. It's my first Distribution.

I think its time for you to update you're 2 versions late mate

Yes, speedking's right, you should at least update to Edgy Eft wich is a Long Time Supoprt version, it is ideal for security and stability
And if you prefer the lastest version, you can choose Feisty Fawn, witch support the WIFI connections,

Quote: Petrus6

Nope, Edgy is not an LTS version. Dapper is.

Quote: Cygal

Edgy is 6.10

The LTS vesrion is the 6.06 Dapper Drake, but upload it's dangerous for my version.

So, I read now the LFS guide. With this book, I learn how to build a Linux distribution from scratch by myself ! Very good project, but it's relatively an hard job !

I use Ubuntu. I'd like to test Debian.

Ubuntu is a Debian-based OS.

I know... but I was talking about debian etch.

Ubuntu is based on Debian, it's a fact, but Debian is really another world ...
Try it, you will sense the difference

Hello
Yes, I use ubuntu Fetchy (7.04)... and Vista
@+
Vince

Hello,


I run on Debian (Ubuntu 7.40) and I also have a Windows XP Professional.

Bye .

Ubuntu 7.10 is out !!!

(er...two days left...)

I'm now using Fedora 7, and I'm waiting for Fedora 8 to be released (in two weeks or a little more)

Hi all,

I'm using Mandriva Linux 2008 (released two days ago) and I'm very proud of it, very usefull, very beautiful ... wow !

But I've a question for those under Linux : Which program do you use to write PHP code please ?