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I found Debian pretty easy to learn when first trying it out,
Aptitude and Synaptic are the bees knees, more packages you could poke a stick at and all configured automatically, unlike Fedoras RPM's, which are ok if you like buggerizing around all day.
Fedora also has the graphical install, which really means nothing to me when I can have an excellent system like Debian instead.
I also like the Debian idea of things.
You'll find out anyway, just have a crack at both and see what you reckon, if you can be bothered.
mountaindude505 - firstly, welcome to LQ I have merged your 2 threads because they both have answers. I have also moved the newly merged thread to Linux-Distributions, because it's the best place for distro comparisons.
In future, however, do not post the same thread more than once - it is against the Rules you agreed to when you joined.
Originally posted by rickh I couldn't decide, either. Fortunately, I have two computers.
For Newbies, tho, I recommend Debian.
I personally would never recommend Debian for newbie unless they have had a bit of experience with Ubuntu. I think most newbies would find installing and configuring Fedora Core a lot easier than Debian, but this is just my personal opinion.
Sorry about putting in to two sections.
I could not decide where to put it.
Do you guys think that Ubuntu is better than Debian?
I am also interested in getting that distrobution.
Thanks
I use lots of distros at work and at home. Downloaded Ubuntu the other day (one disc) stuck it on a work laptop, default install; picked up all hardware and network, hibernation and battery monitors.
Very simple install, very fast and looks good. Never thought I would recommend Debian to newbs, but I would recommend this...
I personally would never recommend Debian for newbie...
They need help getting it set up, but they need help on that with any distro. Once it's set up and organized, it's the easiest to maintain, it's absolutely stable, and there is a ton of online help available.
debian (once they get it up + running) is a great distro for the n00b and experenced alike, but i think uBuntu might be the best option as its like a simpler debian if you ask me.
why do people say that debian is a hard distro for noobs? i found it as easy as ubuntu to setup and install. the hardware detection isn't as good, but the install is very simple. ubuntu would probably be the better distro for you though because of its superior hardware detection.
apt-get totally beats out yum for package management.
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I have merged your 2 threads because they both have answers. I have also moved the newly merged thread to Linux-Distributions, because it's the best place for distro comparisons.
