What was the distro you used before Debian?

pe2338 · 08-20-2003, 02:09 PM

The thing is that I never heard of debian before I used it.
I used before it RH and at the 9th version they blew it up.

I am courios : How many of us came from another distro and remained here.

tcaptain · 08-20-2003, 02:23 PM

Of course that assumes someone didn't start out from Debian and moved to something...OR that someone doesn't use multiple distros

I use Mandrake on my laptop exclusively right now, but on my Athlon I have Mandrake and Debian setup and I like em both real good hehe...

Not to mention Knoppix (I always try to have the latest CD somewhere around...) if that counts.

rikkulinux · 08-20-2003, 02:31 PM

I did a lot of research and reading before I chose Debian, which was my first Linux distro. I chose it because it was advanced, mainstream, and I like the idea behind it. I figured it would be hard enough to use that I would learn a lot about Linux, but easy to get support with (like groups such as this one!).

-Matt

pe2338 · 08-21-2003, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tcaptain
Of course that assumes someone didn't start out from Debian and moved to something...

The answer to this is the last option. (in fact that is a 2 in 1 option)

pe2338 · 08-21-2003, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tcaptain
Of course that assumes [...] someone doesn't use multiple distros

No problem! If you still use Debian ...

joesbox · 08-21-2003, 12:45 AM

i would really like to add a choice to this poll: "tried various/multiple distros before staying with Debian"

i tried about 15-20 different distros before i stopped with debian. the longest i stayed with a distro was 4-5 months when i was starting out with Mandrake then i went distro hopping.

pe2338 · 08-21-2003, 07:21 AM

Maybe is too early to say it, but what does slack lack (

) and can be found in Debian?
Apt, lots of apps, more configurable(I think, although I haven't used it, that slack is more configurable as is more bare boned...) or is it the logo :grin:

LSD · 08-21-2003, 09:54 AM

Swaret apparently gives Slack apt-like package management. I'd love to remove Debian from my router in favour of it but I really don't want to have to hook CD-ROM and floppy drives up to it again to reinstall Slack...

Ekj530 · 08-21-2003, 12:15 PM

I have only recently started experimenting with Linux. My first install was Mandrake, but, I have to say that I fell in love with Debian via Knoppix. Whoever thought that one up has done a great service for Linux in gerneral as well as Debian in particular. It is a great way to get your feet wet, IMO. Since, I have found allot of other Live CD's that I never knew existed until I stumbled upon Knoppix.

markus1982 · 08-21-2003, 05:45 PM

I have also been using RedHat before and I have to admit that 7.3 was the LAST version I ever considerd using. After a time of using Debian I switched completely to Debian. I also migrated ALL RedHat servers at my company to Debian servers - which are now pretty much more performant and secure ...

Debian kicks ass :-)

BittaBrotha · 08-21-2003, 08:30 PM

I was using Slackware 8.0 but since installed Slack 9.0 and still use it along with Debian Sid.

I like them both and will probably keep both on my rig!

pe2338 · 08-22-2003, 08:43 AM

I understand the RH to debian option: is so bloated, package manager in version 9 is plain stupid, it tends to look (and act) more and more like Micro$haft WindozeXP) but what is with Slack???

Is it too bare-boned?

or the tar.gz packs are not so fine as the deb ones

?

toovato · 08-22-2003, 11:38 AM

Debian is the Cadillac of Linux - If you know you know!

rpm is dead

LSD · 08-22-2003, 11:57 AM

Based on my experience so far, Debian is more "try hard rice rocket" than Cadillac: It looks like a Cadillac on the outside but once you get inside, you realise it's just a grocery getter.

_kossak_ · 08-22-2003, 12:05 PM

I started with Corel Linux (1997 or 98)
3 months later I tried Debian 'till now.

I never tried RH or Mdrke because Debian does the job.