--- In [email protected], Roy <linuxcanuck@...> wrote: > > It is not unusual for an Ubuntu based distribution to refer to Ubuntu > rather than Debian even though Ubuntu is a spin off of Debian. > > Most users not care where apt originated. They do not care about Linux and > its history or petty turf wars. They only want to use their computers > without hassles. When we split hairs over the wording of a review it is > divisive and will not help Debian or hurt Ubuntu. It only confuses users.
Most users don't run Linux. I don't know how misleading anyone is going to dispel any confusion either. > > Although Synaptic is not included by default, apt-get is. As mentioned by > you, Synaptic is easily installable. It is the first app that I install > with any of the *buntus. I refuse to use SC and either use apt or Synaptic > for all of my installation. It isn't that SC is bad so much as it does not > provide the information that I need, such as a list of dependencies and the > source. > > There are few polished distributions that are based on Debian stable. I > would know as I have tried them all. I also like the six month release > cycle and look forward to testing alphas and betas. People should feel free > to what works for them and to discuss their distros without having the > thought police come after them. We need to ease up and not get hung up on > terms and wording. It just distracts from discussion and adds little. All I want to add is credit where it is due. Now that that is done you can get back to your regularly scheduled programming. But remember, I'll be fact checking you! ------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from this list, please email [email protected] & you will be removed.Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
