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Debian
« on: 30 June 2005, 21:39 »
Anyone know how debian is because i might download it to run it in my file server.
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Re: Debian
« Reply #1 on: 30 June 2005, 22:25 »
I'm very fond of Debian.  Its library of software is gigantic (14 CDs) and apt-get rules.  In the end though, Linux distributions are just like EQ settings on a stereo: no one can tell you what sounds/works best for you.

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Re: Debian
« Reply #2 on: 30 June 2005, 22:44 »
Man i just blew a cd-r i thought those were just different install versions or something, i just download #10 and burned it.
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Re: Debian
« Reply #3 on: 30 June 2005, 22:46 »
Burn the net install and start from there.

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Re: Debian
« Reply #4 on: 30 June 2005, 22:51 »
i just used my last cd-r
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Re: Debian
« Reply #5 on: 30 June 2005, 22:51 »
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Burn the net install and start from there.

Not recommended on dial-up though ;)

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Re: Debian
« Reply #6 on: 30 June 2005, 23:27 »
i will just stick with mandrake, someday i will try debian, i have cox high speed internet (cable provider in USA) i did a cnet bandwith test and i got 3500 KBps a step a head of T1 for a lot less, no if someone can tell me a screenshot taker for mandrake 10.2 limited edition 2005 KDE and how to find gunzip i could prove my connection speeds
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Re: Debian
« Reply #7 on: 1 July 2005, 00:03 »
Debian 3.1 (sarge) netinstall is the greatest distro ever created!!
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Re: Debian
« Reply #8 on: 1 July 2005, 00:55 »
Thanks!
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