Encouraging new GNU/Linux users to use Debian rather than Ubuntu

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Richard Thompson

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As most of you probably know Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 (codename Lenny) has now
been released. As http://debian.org/News/2009/20090214 points out:

"Debian GNU/Linux can now also be directly used without prior
installation. The special images used, known as live images, are available
for CDs, USB sticks, and netboot setups. Initially, these are provided for
the amd64 and i386 architectures only."

I think this would give us an interesting oppurtunity to introduce new
GNU/Linux users to Debian rather Ubuntu

What do people think?

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Paul Sutton

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Richard Thompson wrote:

> As most of you probably know Debian GNU/Linux 5.0 (codename Lenny) has now
> been released. As http://debian.org/News/2009/20090214 points out:
>
> "Debian GNU/Linux can now also be directly used without prior
> installation. The special images used, known as live images, are available
> for CDs, USB sticks, and netboot setups. Initially, these are provided for
> the amd64 and i386 architectures only."
>
> I think this would give us an interesting oppurtunity to introduce new
> GNU/Linux users to Debian rather Ubuntu
>
> What do people think?
>
I agree,  i used kanotix for a while and its excellent, i think this was
forked in to sidux,  its also a good idea to have these anyway,  trying
to install Windows Xp, is great until it won't tell you what hardware
you have,  where as booting a live cd,  does, it then demonstrates how
Linux is better with hardware,

Paul

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Tim Dobson-2

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Richard Thompson wrote:
> I think this would give us an interesting oppurtunity to introduce new
> GNU/Linux users to Debian rather Ubuntu
>
> What do people think?

At FOSDEM, I did get a chance to chat to Steve MacIntyre a little, the
Debian Project Leader, though unfortunately I forgot to mention my idea
to spur Debian on desktop growth.

Personally, I think the answer would be to spin a "Desktop" CD image
similar to the Ubuntu install disk.

Since it's Debian, the image  would complement, not replace the existing
CD images and allow non-developers to easily get started with Debian
GNU/Linux.

I must say, having hear a lot more about it and encountered a very, very
friendly and welcoming community. I am considerably more inspired by the
Debian project compared to Ubuntu.

Tim


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