Messages in this thread |  | | Date | Thu, 20 Jun 1996 22:40:21 -0400 (EDT) | From | Kevin M Bealer <> | Subject | Re: Why RedHat distribution. |
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On Wed, 19 Jun 1996, hab wrote:
> Why do I ask that on the Kernel list? > This is where I first heard of it. > I am interested in Kernel developers views. > Linus uses it on at least one machine. > A kernel without compatible software isn't worth much. > I have seen criticism here about non free software. > I can't seem to get on the RedHat mailing list. > Others who follow this list like me are interested in Why people we respect are > using it? > > I've tried it and have mixed feelings about it. > > PRO's Cons > RPM where is Packages.rpm > Current Doesn't recognize VFAT > Install init custom Where is Install init Source > Source and Binaries Availble Can't use them without Packages.rpm > > I would like to use it but right now I am feeling bullied into buying a book > with it's outlandish $5.95 shipping charge. > > Hubert Bahr
You may also want to look into Debian Linux. Look at http://www.debian.org.
Note, I have not tried RedHat so I am not saying Debian is /better/... But I think Debian is /good/.
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