Re: [OS:N:] newbie

["Michael H. Collins" <mike linuxlink com>]

> Oh no!  Let's not frighten off the newcomer with Debian!
> I've tried about 5 times to install Debian and every time has been a 
> bust.  I can never get te Xserver to run and Debian doesn't autodetect 
> any hardware, it seems.  Just installing K12 4.0.1 would be much 
> simpler, even if he doesn't use the ltsp packages, and uses the machiens 
> as standalone.  The box on which I presently type is configured as such.
> I would never recommend a Deb install to a newbie...
> I have plenty of respect for their project and community, but, even with 
> over 2 years using K12 and Redhat, I won't go near Debian, still.
>
> tony
>
> > -bill!
So true.  Gentoo is easier than Debian i my opine.

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