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Originally Posted by Guv
I bought a copy of Debian "Sarge". It wouldn't run at all on my box (std desktop). I inquired of Linux Forums if I could get help getting it to run. Was told, "Forget Sarge, switch to 'Etch'".
What I would like to know is:
Has "Etch" been replaced yet? If not, is it stable, problem free and likely to run on a Standard Desktop?
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You don't say what the problem was with Sarge. Craigevil is right that Sarge is the older stable version. If there was a small problem with newer hardware Etch may work. Debian stable is "stable" to the point that people will complain it is not new enough at some point.
Until you really say what the problem was with Sarge, no one can really answer your question.
Craigevil's suggestion to try some live CD's is also good advice. I would suggest the Ubuntu live/install CD. The newest version should be out soon now.