Hi Mark,
What are the particular problems that you are having with Debian?
Thanks for the note. I wasn't complaining about Debian as such - far from it, I think I can get most things as I want them with Debian with greater stability etc - and I think your points about package management and upgrades are correct - besides - I really like Debian!!! - Eh I haven't had Mozzilla crash once!! now that takes some beating! (if only XGalaga would behave the same). The point though is when we are talking about Linux as a contender for the desktop. Here I think the comfort factor for the home user is a key component. And this is where Red Hat 7.2 really scores at this time. For me, if I wanted a singy dancy play-with-me kind of desktop setup then RedHat would get my vote. For the new-to-linux-just-climbing-out-of-Bill-Gates-pocket user a 1/2 hour from scratch to a stonking system is right up there in the Windoze user comfort zone. However as a slightly more experienced and 'interested' user then Debian remains first choice. There are a few issues still holding back my debian system, these are mainly due to the lack of time on my part. Though there are things you could help me with no-doubt and I'll let you know, Thanks very much for the offer. What I wanted was to bring my machine in at the last meet but I couldn't make it. I should make the next so hopefully then if anything has me genuinely stumped. Cheers Earl
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