On Fri, Oct 16, 1998 at 04:37:31AM +0200, Martin Schulze wrote: > Plelase read > > http://master.debian.org/~doogie/why-debian_me.txt > > Chris Frost wrote: > > I've got a few questions re: debian, coming from a longtime redhat user... > > > > I've been using redhat since around v4, and while I definately like > > it, sometimes things are a little unstable, I wish rpm were more powerful > > (I normally end up building my own and making rpm's, so that they register > > in the rpm database), really like the idea of a near-completly gpl'd os, > > and of course I like to toy :) > > > > So, what are some of the main reasons everyone here uses debian instead of > > something else (linux wise)? Are there any big drawbacks? (I'm experienced > > enough that building from tar balls isn't really a concern, so if the > > number of .deb's premade is small, that's fine.) > >
I installed Debian about 2 months ago, after using Redhat for about 18 months (I still have it installed as well). So far I prefer Debian, although not by a huge amount; Redhat is a very good installation. As everyone says, upgrading seems to be more problem-free. What I 've particularly appreciated in Debian is getting immediate helpful replies from the maintainers of packages. On at least two occasions these have enabled me to get programs working that I would otherwise have given up on. This is a very big plus. Anthony -- Anthony Campbell - running Linux Debian 2.0 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.achc.demon.co.uk
