Hello list, I am planning to install Debian on somewhat dated hardware: Intel T2300 1.66Ghz, 1 gb RAM. I have used Ubuntu in the past and would like to move up to something more stable and snappy. I will be using my laptop to mostly output (digital) music to my amp, web browsing, office and running Windows-based programs on WinXP via VirtualBox. Performance is very important for me and thats one of the main reasons why I am considering switching to Debian. At this point I am debating whether to install Squeeze or Wheezy. I have some specific questions which I think will help me decide between the two, but feel free to give other inputs that might help me decide. 1. How long will Squeeze be supported? At least 2 more years? 2. Can I install GTK3 themes on Gnome 2? I dont care for compiz effects but I would like to install some GTK3 themes like Gnome Cupertino. 3. However, if the fallback session of Gnome 3 (I dont plan to use Gnome Shell) is likely to have a small RAM footprint like Gnome 2, I would happily install wheezy (for they say Gnome 3 is built on new technology and better).
Thanks in advance for your help. Madhu Wheezy is nearing release, which may be in April or May. It is stable, and most people report only minor hiccups installing and using it. Squeeze will be moved to OldStable status, and will only get some urgent security updates. Some backports may be added unofficially. Wheezy is highly recommended for most "desktop" users. Gnome 3 Classic Mode (fallback) has been dropped Upstream, and will go away. You should not plan to use it. I have had good results with MATE. MATE is a fork of GNOME 2. MATE is new, but looking very good. They plan to add support for Gnome 3 themes in a future release. Debian repositories are available: http://mate-desktop.org/ http://wiki.mate-desktop.org/download -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/015301ce04fa$e9351bb0$bb9f5310$@allums.com