On Thu, Jun 08, 2000 at 03:49:50PM -0400, Andrew Whitlock wrote: > > > A typical newbie won't start with Debian > > > > While that is probably true, I don't think that should be the basis for > > Debian's mode of operation. Debian needs new users and it needs to be > > designed to appeal to new users while still maintaining the qualities that > > separate it from the other GNU/Linux distributions. > > I'm a newbie, I started with Debian ^_^
'Grats. I switched after 2.5 yrs. of RH a decade of prior on again / off again Unix experience. > For what it's worth, I've had to install non-.deb packages in /usr/local, > and to tell the truth I like having it installed "properly" with dpkg. I > just subbed last night and this thread has kinda been a downer for me, > although I intend to stick with the distribution (it's great!). There seem > to be varying opinions as to the implications of the motion. My novice mind > sees slower upgrade paths and more junk in /usr/local, but others seem to > not see it that way... > > As a newbie to Debian and proud owner of a mere 56Kbps connection, I'd have > to say I much prefer stuff on the distribution CDs ^_^;; It's not clear to > me at this juncture whether the motion really means the non-free will be > pulled from the distribution altogether, but it seems logical. I cheat and have two phone lines, but I installed and maintain my home system over 56k dialup. I'm typing this from work via ssh to same box. If you can cron your updates, a slow link becomes much more manageable, interactive browsing is the only real downer. > ...and hello, I'm new ;-) Sorry for the largely opinionated content. <initiation> Initiation to the Church of IMVAO: Repeat after me: I am in touch with my inner opinion. I am comfortable with my inner opinion. I am entitled to my inner opinion. There is nothing humble about it. In My Very Arrogant Opinion </initiation> Your opinion? You're entitled to your stupid opinion <g> > Andrew W. -- Karsten M. Self <kmself@ix.netcom.com> http://www.netcom.com/~kmself Evangelist, Opensales, Inc. http://www.opensales.org What part of "Gestalt" don't you understand? Debian GNU/Linux rocks! http://gestalt-system.sourceforge.net/ K5: http://www.kuro5hin.org GPG fingerprint: F932 8B25 5FDD 2528 D595 DC61 3847 889F 55F2 B9B0
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