[ale] Linux Distro's

[Vaidhyanathan Mayilrangam]

On Wed, Dec 15, 1999 at 02:45:37PM -0500, Randy Janinda wrote:
> Hello everyone,
> 
> IMPORTANT: I do NOT want distro opinions.
> 

You mean distro wars <g>

> I was birthed into Linux by RedHat 4.2. I have learned tons.
> I enjoy RH, it works. I have found that I seldom, if ever,
> use the RPM method for updating. I enjoy the init scripts 
> and directory structure.
> 
> I am starting to revive old 386/486 PC's. They handle RH well.
> I am frustrated by the amount of "junk" I have to uninstall
> when the installation is complete. (Who really needs the latest
> version of the RH_LOGO_GIF.i386.rpm). This has caused me to
> look for something else.
> 
> I am considering Debian. I am interested in facts about the 
> major differences in the two (RH & Debian) distros. 
> Will I be able to use whatever program I want without alot of brain surgery?

Yes, use alien

> Is there any "weird" licensing with Debian? 

You must be kidding

> Will I be able to download the ISO and any security updated software from the net?

yes.. cdimage.debian.org for ISO images.. Debian also supports install via net using ftp/http protocols which are better than downloading the ISO. Debian right now is at 2 CDs with the upcoming potato at 4 (without counting the contrib , non-free and non-US)

> What are the libraries used in Debian?

glibc 2.0 in stable aka slink
glibc 2.1 in unstable aka potato

> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Randy


Best place to look for info is www.debian.org or join us in IRC at irc.openprojects.net #debian

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