Hi Tony,
On 05-Nov-05 Anthony Anson wrote:
The message 1131150587.3072.206.camel@localhost.localdomain from Wayne Stallwood ALUGlist@digimatic.plus.com contains these words:
A lot of Debian people seem to just not get Ubuntu. I think this demonstrates why Ubuntu was needed in the first place. It's built for a different audience. It's obvious Bret that you really know your way around a Linux box....for people that don't I think Ubuntu is a slightly more friendly option.
Hum. Perhaps I ought to try it then?
I recently looked at the Ubuntu Live CD and (though no installation was involved) it seemed very user-friendly. I've not had much experience with raw Debian, though I did once (several years ago) install it successfully on a laptop. As I recall, my impression was similar to yours -- stuff flashes by on the screen (which you fear you may need later, if only you'd been able to take it in), and then you get faced with decisions you're not prepared for.
Clearly Bret is battle-hardened, but I suspect many people may conclude that installing Debian should not be done for the first time.
However, while I can't help with Debian, ...
Installing Debian is like being greased, and wrestling with an eel.
... if you're having trouble on that front, drop me a line.
Eelman.
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