On Fri, 16 Feb 2001 03:40:00 +0000, John Carline whispered to the router: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: !! !! > I got a few friends who are interested in (trying)linux. For TRYING purposes I want them to use a debian based Linux. I love using debian 2.2 !! > and I am pretty new my-self(1.5 year). I think it might be a little to !! > overwelming for them. I beleive there are three to chose from Corel, Storm !! > and Libranet. !! !! Actually there are four good choices. Debian, Debian, Debian and Debian. ;-) !! !! Why abuse your friends by starting them out on an inferior product and then making them *relearn* how to do things the Debian way. Be a real friend and help them start off with the !! *right* distribution. !! !! John
or you could get down off your high horse... realize that linux, is still linux. all of those still have a lot of debian's good parts there, basicaly with some gui config tools, which are good for the handholding that some people need in the begining (although, i balk at the idea of corel). i've gone redhat > mandrake > storm > debian. i like debian a lot. but, i still recommend mandrake or storm to people that i can't personally help all the time to do things "the right way". what is it about debian that inspires such zealotry? -- Forrest English http://truffula.net "When we have nothing left to give There will be no reason for us to live But when we have nothing left to lose You will have nothing left to use" -Fugazi