>>>>> "DanSV" == DanSV <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
DanSV> I was wondering what the best way to install and then DanSV> maintain debian is. I have tried libranet, but not progeny DanSV> or just pure debian (beyond 2.1 that is). I want a simple DanSV> install, and hard-ware recognition on the level of mandrake DanSV> (they say they can get 3D support with an ati rage128 DanSV> (2000), whereas progeny says it does not. Good printer DanSV> support is a must, but I also want to get under the DanSV> hood. (I ruled out mandrake as I had an rpm muckup that DanSV> trashed my box and had me starting over with DanSV> debian. Debian packaging is superior (A Mandrake distro DanSV> based on debs would be the ultimate in my humble opinion). DanSV> Does anyone have any experience with progeny? (eg. getting DanSV> it then upgrading to debian unstable, mixing packages, etc) DanSV> What is the best way? G'day DanSV, All Linux hardware support is dependent on the kernel / software installed so if you can get support for one video card with one distribution you can get it for all the other, with maybe a bit of work. IMHO Debian Testing is the best choice for a home PC, you get current versions of all the main programs very good support from other users in list like this ( It might be a good idea not to continue to post HTML messages though :) and it very stable. The best way to get a Debian testing install is to do a plain debian install then edit your /etc/apt/sources.list file and replace all the "stable"s with "testing"s and do an "apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade" this will take quite some time I've heard good things about Progeny but haven't used it my self, the Progeny web-site says "Progeny Debian, a commercial version of Debian, is now available for purchase, which includes a printed manual, support, and 90-days of Progeny Service Network. Progeny Debian is also available for download. Progeny Debian provides an enhanced feature set that includes easy graphical installation, hardware detection support, and improved configuration and management tools." So if you want hardware support and a graphical install Progeny is probably for you. -- Joel