Tracy R Reed wrote:
> John H. Robinson, IV wrote:
>
> Indeed no. The casual user should not be running outdated hardware if
> they want support.
I disagree with that. There is no need why working hardware has to be
abandonded.
> Yeah but...it's frickin' DEBIAN! The casual home user can install
> debian? Since when? Heck, *I* can barely install debian! :P
When was the last time you tried to install Debian? You do know that the
installer has had a major re-write since Woody, right? As in, the old
code was dropped and it was started anew.
There is even a GUI for those that *need* the pretty clicky stuff.
Give me a brand new user, a computer with supported hardware (it need
not be the newest stuff. The system in question is fine), and an install
disk. It can be the Net Install if there is a good network connection.
> > Unless you use Open Office.
>
> Can the casual home user get by without an office suite? I've never met
^^^^ ^^^^^^
> one who could.
How can the hardcore office user get by without a home suite? I don't
see how your question even applies.
There are lighterweight ``office''-style programs for UNIX than Open
Office. They may not be Microsoft Office compatible, but they get the
job done if that is what you need.
The nice thing about Debian is that most of them are already included,
even if they are not installed by default.
-john
Debian: So easy to install, a chicken can do it!
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