On Fri, 2004-04-16 at 18:26, Robin Lynn Frank wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > We've been using Mandrake Linux for a number of years and have come accross > problems with the way its library packages are set up. (We encounter > problems compiling certain software because of this.) > > It was suggested to us that debian might be more to our liking. Before biting > the bullet, I have a couple of questions. > > 1) What are debian's strong and weak points as a server? Very stable, and easy to maintain. Software is old/ vell tested (depends how you see it), You have A LOT of software to choose from.
> 2) What are debian's strong and weak points as a desktop workstation? Same as above. For desktop it is ok if you dont require new software. > 3) Any caveats I should be aware of? > 4) Any ease of installation/use problems? Easy to use yes, the install should be ok. > > Any information is appreciated as I would have 50 boxes to switch over. Then I would try it before installing all machines if I was you. Kenneth > > TIA. > - -- > Robin Lynn Frank > Director of Operations, Paradigm-Omega, LLC > ============================================================ > - From the Room-Full-of-Monkeys Typing Pool: > He's dead, Jim. > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: GnuPG v1.3.5 (GNU/Linux) > > iD8DBQFAgAlWzXwq4t8X1KoRAmLqAJ9570kh57CUI5IUE/NtOAoEZttLPACffui6 > GuDgN+wRozQAqXjRP3Mvak0= > =ECVI > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
