Like to know the difference between Debian and Ubuntu
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You can get tons of choices on either by using the expert mode. I think on Ubuntu, you may have to use the "Alternate" install CD.
They mostly work the same and have the same tools available. If you run Debian stable branch, your programs are generally rock solid, but will be a version or two behind the latest Ubuntu. You can use newer software by running the testing or unstable branch. Unstable is not as bleeding edge as say Fedora, but it's pretty up to date. Just don't expect everything to always go smoothly. Many people run testing (currently Squeeze) to get a good middle ground for a Debian desktop system. I run stable because my wife is not very computer saavy. It's easier for me to just leave it alone...
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