Debian kernel
 

I can't find info about what kernel version debian uses

Also, what is debian similar to (I mean, distro)?

Thanks

If you already have Debian installed, just use With all due respect, Debian has been around a long time, and is thus in it's own league. It does have derivatives that are based on it however, such as Progeny, Knoppix etc.

No I don't have debian installed, I'm only going to install it

For a 'stable' installation, you'll have the choice of five kernels, ranging from a vanilla (standard) 2.2 kernel, to a ide/pci only kernel, a compact kernel with many of the lesser-used drivers removed, and a 2.4.(18 ?) kernel.

On a related note, I would recommend tracking the 'testing' branch if the installation is not for a production server - just install a stable system, then run apt-get update, apt-get dist-upgrade - preferably outside of X.

Cheers,

mj

So, what distributive I should select: sarge, 3.0r3. I will use it on home PC

P.S Is X server and any desktop enviroument aviable by default?

I would say yes to 3.0r3, it is a great balance between stability and bleeding edge.
I would have to agree with mjrich, Debian is not like distros, distros are like Debian.
yes X and a windows manager are available, just 'apt-get install xxxx' for both. (at least thats how I did it)

You are much better off using the Debian "Sarge" installer found here: http://www.debian.org/devel/debian-installer/ It comes with your choice of kernel 2.4.27 or 2.6.8. Debian stable is very out of date at this point. If you download the netinst CD, it will install a basic text-only system, then it will guide you through downloading everything else you need.

Yes -- if you have a good cable/ADSL connection, definitely give the new Sarge 'netinst' image a go as suggested by m_yates. You'll have a cleaner system, as there'll only be the packages you want on it.

Cheers,

mj

thanks!