Marty was once rumoured to have said:
> > What will you be using it for - desktop or random-Linux-fits-here purpose?
>
> neither... i am going to pick up a new box just so i can try out a
> different distro...
>
> but the intention is to make a decision on a distro for a couple of colo
> boxes...
Use debian. you'll be much happier. Redhat still gives me the shits
in this role.
> > If it's a desktop, give Progeny a bash. Otherwise, just go with Debian
> > proper.
>
> so in that case i should probably just go with debian because that is what
> suits the end use...
>
> though, i am tempted to give progeny a go first, so i can tell everyone
> else what it is like for someone new to debian, then wipe the drive and
> try a debian install...
This probably would be quite a good idea :) There is no harm in
playing... providing you don't accidentially incite a full-scale
nuclear war which wipes out the human race.
> > I know you're familiar enough with Linux to grasp Debian in a jiffy, so in
> > your case, fine. You just have to learn what people inevitably call the
> > 'Debian Way'. ;)
>
> is there a book for that ? like "zen and the art of debian wayness" ?
I thought hacking/sysadminning was all zen - who needs a book? ;)
C.
--
--==============================================--
Crossfire | This email was brought to you
[EMAIL PROTECTED] | on 100% Recycled Electrons
--==============================================--
--
SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/
More Info: http://slug.org.au/lists/listinfo/slug
