Re: debian gnu vs. gentoo?

John Salerno <johnjsal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in news:3kjUf.1821$No6.41170
@news.tufts.edu:

Hi everyone. I asked a while back about choosing a distribution and got
some great advice to consider. Now I think I've narrowed it down to
Debian GNU/Linux and Gentoo, and I was wondering if anyone can tell me
what some of the differences might be between the two. I have no real
way of knowing how to choose.

If it helps, here's some info:

My computer is a Dell Inspiron 8600 (so I don't know about laptop
problems). I plan to use Linux for everyday stuff, like using the
internet, but maybe for development as well (in a hobbyist kind of way).
Also, I like to play games, so I don't know if I should stick with
Windows for that, or if Linux runs games well.

Thanks!


I just also wanted to second every one else, if you want to play games,
install windows as a second OS. The sad truth is, there are very few
companies who release games for linux. This is rather unfortunate, but yet
is true. There are few games that run through wine, but I have never tried
it. Just run windows to play and linux to work. Who's the toy OS now :)

- Bogdan
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