On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 4:59 AM, Joe <j...@jretrading.com> wrote: > On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:30:30 -0400 > Dan <ganc...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I have been using Ubuntu for a while for my desktop and I am planning >> to come back to Debian stable because there is now a two-year release >> cycle which is more reasonable. >> >> My worried is related with the security of the browser. The Ubuntu >> approach is to use the latest version of mozilla or the chromium >> project. >> >> The Debian approach is to freeze the version and apply themselves the >> patches. In my opinion this is worse because the mozilla/chromium >> project should know better the problems/security issues related with >> their browsers right? > > Could I point out that the Debian policy for Stable is exactly the > right one for servers, which do not generally use fast-changing and > potentially insecure user applications, but do need stability of > programming interfaces? In particular, they do not generally have GUI > web browsers installed, as even Microsoft admins (mostly) know enough > not to browse the web with admin privileges. > > Stable is also designed to be upgradable without breaking anything > serious, and nothing like the same amount of work goes into > shorter-lived operating systems. Ubuntu in particular has a reputation > for needing a clean install of new versions, and Knoppix is literally > unmaintainable. > > > >> >> Can I consider these frozen versions secure enough. >> >> How secure is the chromium browser in Debian? It is an and old >> release the 6. >> > > Your call. You may wish to use Debian Unstable if you are concerned > about the age of user applications but do not need API stability. You > may for that matter install any browser on Stable if you organise the > right library dependencies. Ubuntu exists because of the perceived > need of some computer users for an up-to-date workstation operating > system, and may be the most suitable Debian derivative for your needs. > But there are many others, and even Ubuntu has a server-oriented > version. > > Horses for courses. I use Ubuntu on my laptop and netbook because I > can't be bothered fixing driver problems, Unstable on my desktop and > Stable on my server. A single operating system throughout would reduce > administration, but I'd rather use the right tool for the job. Debian > Stable can certainly be used on a workstation but it is not optimised > for that purpose. Why do you want to use it? >
I guess that you are right Ubuntu might be a better choice for a desktop as you don't have to fight with the drivers. Is there still a problem in Debian with the drivers for the graphic cards? I remember that last time that I used Debian that was an issue because some vendors wouldn't release the drivers as gnu. I wanted to come back to Debian, because I didn't like much some Ubuntu decisions, like installing by default the "ubuntu one" or removing aptitude. But that is just a personal taste. Dan -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/aanlktint5e3og4stcggebejj6rmvwjyfzkhfx36v1...@mail.gmail.com
