I would vote for that.
On Fri, 2004-03-26 at 19:44, Doug Riddle wrote:
> --- John Hebert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Ditto what Jason says: don't run package-select or
> > dselect at the end of the install.
> >
> > Do yourself a favor and read this first:
> >
> http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/apt-howto/index.en.html
> > before you go any further. Experiment with apt on a
> > test install. Go back and read the other docs
> > (http://www.debian.org/doc/) when you have more
> > questions.
> > http://www.debian.org/doc/devel-manuals#policy are
> > good too.
> >
> > When you ask for differences between woody and RH9,
> > I'm not sure how best to answer you. I assume that
> > RH9
> > is fairly stable because it has been out a while,
> > but
> > it's been a looong time since I ran RH. Here's
> > something that might help
> > (http://www.debian.org/releases/):
> > stable=woody
> > testing=sarge
> > unstable=sid
> >
> > Debian takes some getting used to, but it is a very
> > well thought system with a nicely constructed
> > release
> > process tied to a nicely done package management
> > system.
> >
> > <shields mode="up">There is a reason that Debian is
> > so
> > popular, and IMO, it is _not_ because they emphasize
> > free software.</shields> It is because it was
> > intelligently engineered by the Debian community
> > without a direct profit motive, so it's missing the
> > bells and whistles of other distros like RH,
> > Mandrake,
> > etc. IMO, rpm was nice in its time, but apt is far
> > superior.
> >
> > John Hebert
>
> John should run for congress. This man has more tact
> than mortals should be allowed, and he is a lot
> smarter than your average bear. He is well read, well
> educated, goal driven, practical, and likeable. John
> needs to be a voice of the people. His talents are
> wasted on us. Sure, his support for GNU is great, but
> in general, John is a prince amoung men. I know a few
> people that might be able to help. John Hebert for
> state senate, and next for US Congress. I would
> feel good about letting John spend my tax dollars. Do
> I hear a second to the motion?
>
> I am serious as a heart attack John. The Rebublic
> needs men like you.
>
> =====
> Warmest Regards,
>
> Doug Riddle
> An opptimist thinks the glass is half full. A pessimist thinks it is half
> empty. A realist knows that someone is going to have to wash the glass. I
> am a realist. I buy plastic drink cups.
>
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