Re: Introduction

On Saturday 10 February 2007 07:54, Joe Hart wrote:
Hello everyone,

I just wanted to introduce myself. I am a new Debian Etch user. I've
switched from Kubuntu since I read about the new partnership of Ubuntu
and Linspire. While I think the merging of the systems might be a good
idea for new Linux users, those who have some experience with Linux will
most likely feel that CNR is not the way to go.

Needless to say, I will do my best to contribute to THIS community and
not THAT one. I find that both of those projects take far too much than
they give back. If it weren't for Debian, neither would exist.

I am looking forward to Etch being marked Stable, and am quite curious
to what the name of the next Testing Branch will be.

Sincerely,

Joe Hart

I booted from the Ubuntu CD the other day and was very impressed. It got my
wireless card right off. Back 6 months ago when I did a Debian install from
the minimal cd, I had to recompile the kernel etc to get my card to work.
Does anyone know if this has changed?

I am thinking seriously of recommending Ubuntu as a starting point for new
users. Comments on the advantages/disadvantages of this idea are encouraged.

What is involved for a user to switch from Ubuntu to Debian?

thanks,

tom arnall





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