Epinions Recent Reviews for Debian GNU

Debian GNU: Good for servers, not for desktop

Mon, 10 Sep 2001 21:16:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rlaska - I've been running Debian 'potato' (2.2) for about six months. My first successful experience with Linux was RedHat 6.2, but its bugginess drove me away... so i checked out the most stable distro i could find: Debian.

Debian has endeared me for many...

Debian GNU: If I Can Do It... So Can You!

Thu, 10 May 2001 19:20:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author StUnEnE - Let's face it. I'm not your typical Linux user. I am not a computer programmer born with a silver laptop in hand; I am not one who constantly needs to be on the cutting edge of technology; and I don't really have much against Bill Gates (though I think...

Debian GNU: Gotta love that Linux!

Tue, 10 Apr 2001 01:56:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BrianThomason - Well, out of the few distributions I've used including Red Hat and Mandrake, Debian may not be the easiest, but it's definitely the best! I grabbed a copy of their latest, but outdated, stable edition on CD from cheapbytes.com for 11 bucks... You can...

Debian GNU: Debian is a bit harder, but better in the long run

Fri, 23 Feb 2001 15:27:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Tibullus - What is Debian?

Debian is a distribution of the Linux operating system [1]. What this means is that the Debian group works on putting together all of the programs that make the computer usable, and makes sure that it is ready for use...

Debian GNU: The best for experienced users

Sun, 7 Jan 2001 22:27:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author copid - Debian. What can I say? As a Linux user who has been around many different distributions over the years, it's hard to articulate the good feeling I get when I set up a desktop system with Debian GNU/Linux. There are a lot of people out there making...

Debian GNU: debian, if you thought linux was linux...

Tue, 24 Oct 2000 20:56:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author georgesimpson - If you thought a distribution of linux was a distribution of linux you were right if you were an advanced user that was planning on customizing every part of the file system and securing the system by hand. Debian on the other hand has taken into...

Debian GNU: Linux, in every sense of the word.

Thu, 3 Aug 2000 23:02:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kfj001 - Unmatched, in it's UNIX roots....

Debian/GNU Linux, was one of the first, quasi-commercial Linux distrubutions, available on the commercial market. Debian Linux set some of the first standards for a production Linux distro, outside of...

Debian GNU: Linux vs. Windows for Workstations & Servers!

Thu, 3 Aug 2000 03:44:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rollaids - With all the Linux hype in general these days and all the popularity it's been receiving, the most average people ask, what makes it so great?

When people think of Linux, the first thing that comes to mind probably is RedHat. As good...

Debian GNU: Strong commitment to free software & internet security

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:12:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author warp9 - For the record, my opinion of this distribution is currently based largely on the impression of the organization as communicated via their website (http://www.debian.org/), and not by usage.

That said, I have nothing to say but words of praise...

Debian GNU: Simply the Best

Mon, 17 Jul 2000 19:38:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author zedorzee - I first used Debian in 1997, when the main server was hosted near my home. Since then, I've used Redhat, Turbo Linux, Slackware, SuSe, and even a handful of BSDs .. and none have impressed me as much as Debian.

I'm a technical user -- I've...

Debian GNU: Storm Linux 2000 Debian GNU Linux

Sun, 9 Jul 2000 15:29:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author GP_Flash - Distributed with a few flavors in mind, debian linux is a great operating system. I've installed and used it as a desktop computer for the last month or so and will provide the following observations:

1. Version: I am using Storm Linux...

Debian GNU: Good, but some critical problems

Fri, 30 Jun 2000 19:14:50 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Meanwhile - With the explosion of Linux distributions coming out these days, it can be pretty tough for a distribution to find a niche that will accept it. The big company distros are trying to grab up this weird new marketshare pretty fast. Debian doesn’t fit into...

Debian GNU: The Best Out There!

Thu, 29 Jun 2000 01:21:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JButorsky - All I can say is: WOW. I have been using this distrubution of linux for the past 8 months, and all I can say is great things about it. I have never come across any problems with Debian. It's extremely easy to use, if you're used to command line prompts...

Debian GNU: Linux at its best

Wed, 21 Jun 2000 02:19:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author uniken - I started with Linux back with Slackware 1.0.

I have also used Redhat 5 & 6, but Debian is definitely the most elegant. The custom boot scripts and debian utilities are superb. The Debian package manager also kicks ass.

Install...

Debian GNU: Debian GNU/Linux- The way Linux should be.

Mon, 12 Jun 2000 23:44:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author toxin1080 - As anyone who uses Linux knows there are many different distributions ('distros') of Linux out there. But my favorite distro of Linux is Debian. This opinion attempts to explain why.

Debian GNU/Linux is a great product. It has all the...

Debian GNU: Don't settle for less

Fri, 9 Jun 2000 16:37:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sab39 - When choosing an operating system it is always necessary to make a tradeoff. Based on your level of computer experience, you may demand a highly configurable system where you can tweak every detail, or prefer a system which doesn't ask you any questions...

Debian GNU: Complicated installation but cool overall

Wed, 31 May 2000 20:22:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dragonmoney - Debian is getting better and better. They are adding more packages to their operating system and making it better. Debian is very different from some of those other, more popular Linux distributions, such as Red Hat and Mandrake. Debian is definitely not...

Debian GNU: Rocks my world.

Wed, 24 May 2000 16:16:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Cyph - Overview: Debian is a Linux distribution created with advanced users in mind. Linux is an open-source operating system created by Linus Torvalds, and is recognized by software developers and hosting companies worldwide.

Installation:...

Debian GNU: debian really makes my panties moist!

Mon, 15 May 2000 14:24:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Pyroice - Well i have been out of linux for quite some time, but debian was my choice after trying redhat and slackware then debian.... redhat would definitly be my suggestion to newbies to linux... slackware would be choosen by almost everybody i talk to on...

Debian GNU: Debian--get your hands dirty

Fri, 12 May 2000 04:58:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregbaker - As other reviewers have said, it's important to note that Debian isn't for everyone.

For those who are familiar with Linux or Unix, Debian is a great distro. The admin of a Debian system is expected to know what he or she is doing. You are...

Debian GNU: A Power-User's Paradise

Wed, 26 Apr 2000 19:56:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author saveth - Debian GNU/Linux emerged from the Debian Organization in the early-to-middle 1990s. Ever since their public introduction, Debian has been a favorite among Linux users worldwide. Because of its versatility and overall power, Debian has been praised as...

Debian GNU: *nix experts will love it, novices won't

Sun, 23 Apr 2000 13:05:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author reishus - Debian GNU/Linux is one of the many distributions of Linux. It is different than most in that it is not controlled by a single company, such as Redhat, or Caldera. Rather, Debian is put together by volunteers who collaborate over the internet. These...

Debian GNU: Debain: Free Load of Garbage

Fri, 10 Mar 2000 01:52:41 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author phragmatic - Debain is the worst, I mean WORST distribution of Linux I have ever run.

I've run Corel. Not bad, but not good.

I've run SuSE. I liked it. It was nice. Also, it was different in many ways. That was a good OS. I liked the...

Debian GNU: A beautiful distribution.

Wed, 9 Feb 2000 04:07:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author deadkode - I've been using Linux for a while, since kernel 2.0.29, and Debian GNU/Linux is the best distribution I've seen. I purchased it for $20 at EBX. The box came with the Debian CD, Myth II demo cd, a decent size book, and a bumper sticker. Installation was a...

Debian GNU: the best Linux distro is the freest

Sun, 6 Feb 2000 18:53:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author holgate - A programmer once told me that he recommended RedHat to his colleagues, and Debian to his friends. Which reminded me of Emperor Charles V, who spoke Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men -- and German to his horse.

Debian isn't --...