'Debian' Tag Index
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Debian 7: The New Upstream By Bruce Byfield | Article Published May 07, 2013 Just because the new Debian release isn't focused on the desktop doesn't mean it won't be influential. Tags: open source, Linux, operating system, Debian, desktop Nine Myths That Shouldn't Stop You From Trying Debian By Bruce Byfield | Article Published April 02, 2013 Debian's reputation is out of keeping with what it actually offers. Tags: open source, Linux, Debian, distribution, desktop Top 10 Things Ubuntu Is Doing Right By Matt Hartley | Article Published December 17, 2012 Its Debian foundations, strong brand name, Canonical support and many other features are helping Ubuntu bring Linux to a wider audience. Tags: open source, Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, Canonical Is Ubuntu Software Management User Friendly? By Matt Hartley | Article Published December 04, 2012 The Ubuntu Software Center offers some benefits for newbies, but it's missing some key functionality. Tags: open source, Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, software management, package management Freedom from Ubuntu with Debian Alternatives By Matt Hartley | Article Published December 05, 2011 Ubuntu is far from the only desktop Linux option. Tags: Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, simply mepis Top Linux Distros For Every Level User By Matt Hartley | Article Published March 14, 2011 Linux distributions for every level of expertise, along with some to recommend to newer users. Tags: open source, Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, Gentoo Linux Leaders: Debian and Ubuntu Derivative Distros By Bruce Byfield | Article Published March 03, 2011 Ubuntu and Debian have enormous influence in the Linux world due to the many distributions based on them. Tags: Linux, Ubuntu, Linux downloads, Debian, KDE Ubuntu: Where Did the Love Go? By Bruce Byfield | Article Published February 22, 2011 Once the darling of the open source crowd, Ubuntu is now increasingly criticized. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux downloads, Gnome, Debian, Shuttleworth Debian 6.0: Stability and Power to the People By Bruce Byfield | Article Published January 31, 2011 The Debian 6.0 relase puts to rest one longstanding myth while perpetuating another. Tags: open source, Ubuntu, Linux desktop, Debian, firmware Eight Completely Free Linux Distros (And One More) By Bruce Byfield | Article Published January 25, 2011 Linux distributions that are completely free of proprietary software are a true rarity. Tags: Linux, Linux desktop, Debian, free software, FOSS Debian vs. Ubuntu: Contrasting Philosophies By Bruce Byfield | Article Published June 28, 2010 Debian is more focused on software freedom and community development, while Ubuntu is more business-friendly and hierarchical. Tags: Ubuntu, Linux desktop, Linux downloads, Gnome, Debian Unbuntu vs. Debian: Which is Bigger? By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published April 25, 2009 Depending on how you look at it, Ubuntu's gain could be Debian's loss. Tags: Linux, server, Ubuntu, Debian, HP Debian GNU/Linux 5.0: Flexible and (Almost) Free By Bruce Byfield | Article Published February 19, 2009 Just as Debian supports both free and non-free installations, so it supports beginners and experts, and both those aware and ignorant of security options. Tags: Linux, developer, software, Debian, desktop Debian's Valentine to Users: Lenny By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published February 14, 2009 After much discussion and delay, the popular Debian Linux distro releases a significant update. Tags: open source, Linux, Red Hat, Debian, Novell Setting Up the Ideal Linux Desktop By Bruce Byfield | Article Published January 20, 2009 An expert GNU/Linux user talks about choice of software, partitioning, distro preference and other options for a well-configured Linux desktop. Tags: video, Linux desktop, Debian, Fedora, nVidia The Secret Lives of Ubuntu and Debian Users By Bruce Byfield | Article Published January 13, 2009 The Popularity Contest projects provide a revealing view into the habits of two sets of Linux desktop users. Tags: open source, Ubuntu, Linux desktop, privacy, Debian Is Ubuntu the Barack Obama of Linux? By James Maguire | Article Published October 27, 2008 Although Ubuntu exists in a very different sphere than Barack Obama, it employs a strategy that is remarkably similar. Tags: Ubuntu, Debian, GNU/Linux desktop, politics Linux Distro to Newbies: Adapt or Leave! By Matt Hartley | Article Published September 29, 2008 Major Linux distros ask new users to deal with non-supported hardware, use install methods that work only with certain distros, and handle snaufus with their peripherals. Tags: Linux, software, wireless, Debian, malware |
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