switching from CentOS to debian
I've been using CentOS for years. I am tired of CentOS since most of the packages are dated. For instance, I've been trying this new app which requires more recent python and libcurl packages. Obviously I was forced to build python and curl in custom paths since the whole OS might be crippled if I updated the dated packages. I hate the idea of having multiple versions of the same package. I did notice that debian developers are more active and most of its packages are new. So it seems to me debian is a perfect choice for me...what do you think guys?!
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While Debian is more up to date than centos, and has many more packages, you need to be aware that Debian release cycles are of the order of 2 years. There is of course the option of running testing which is kind of a rolling release, but coming from centos, stable is probably more likely to fit the bill.
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once you know a RedHat and Debian derived system, almost all the others will feel comfortable to you, too. It's a good idea to be comfortable with both. |
I feel both are of the same Kind. May be CentOS is little outdated that Debian . But in my view both are stable and good to use.
I read in some thread that Cent OS 5 = fedora 4 to 6 . and the next Cent OS release = Fedora 6 to 8. I am not sure how far that is true. But compared to Cent OS Debian is little more new packages and also it has a large community support and lots of packages available. It is more important , with which you are comfortable with. I use both because I am familiar with both yum and apt-get. |
Debian is also stable and has more packages.
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You have to be aware that installation and some configuration (firewall, etc.), name conventions are slightly different in Debian.
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I'm looking for something more stable than Fedora, and I tried Debian last summer; the experiment only lasted a couple of weeks. If you can be patient until Easter, piforever, I'd stick with the old firm. |
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Thnx all, |
There are some differences between CentOS and Debian in name conventions, and in some configurations, for example firewall.
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