Hello list, We are planing to develop a next-generation server appliance as our product. We used to develop from slackware 7.0 as the old version with 16MB DOM on it. However, we hope to use hard disk drive in the next generation product. Now, I am wondering if it is wise to change from slackware to debian as the core Linux distribution in the next generation product platform. My point is:
1. Debian has bigger development community than Slackware 2. Debian has 3-tier open-developing model; slackware is kind of close and conservative in this way 3. Debian has better package management and better system integrity, which is a very important feature in a dedicated Linux server appliance; Slacware bosats its system consistency and Unix tarball philosophy. 4. Debian has an open bug tracking system; Slackware does not(I can't find any). My question is, how can I get the current development status of each, e.g. number of official developers of each and how did the number increase or decrease in the last years; how many packages currently in each distribution and how much user base of each? I hope to get enough information to help me make the right decision. Well, maybe I also have to evaluate other aspect in addition to development model and its user base. Anyway, I wish to hear any suggestions and information from here. -- Patrick Hsieh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> GPG public key http://pahud.net/pubkeys/pahudatpahud.gpg -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]