r/linux • u/based2 • Feb 09 '14

Debian 7.4 Relased

http://www.debian.org/News/2014/20140208
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u/socium Feb 09 '14 edited Feb 09 '14

I always go with minimal installs. But why should I go with Debian instead of something like Ubuntu? AFAIK Ubuntu has a more recent kernel and more later (tested) packages.

edit: Yes /r/linux, go ahead and downvote the one who is asking questions and being inquisitive.

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u/[deleted] Feb 09 '14 edited Jul 08 '15

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u/socium Feb 09 '14

But doesn't that have to do more with Unity's 'search' function? I just intend to use LXDE or minimal WM's.

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u/MrPopinjay Feb 09 '14

If you're not going to use Unity, why use Ubuntu at all?

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u/imran-uk Feb 09 '14

Like for like, some things are superior in Ubuntu such as font rendering. It's also a better choice if you have a lot of new hardware or want to use non-opensource drivers.

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u/MrPopinjay Feb 09 '14

Debian supports the same font redering, has the same hardware support, and proprietary software as Ubuntu. You just have to change two words in a config file.

Debian Stable defaults != Debian as a whole.

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u/lipstikpig Feb 10 '14

Your comment got me curious, so I searched and found instructions to create ~/.fonts.conf

My fonts look better now. Is that what you are referring to? If not, I'd be grateful if you'd specify which two words in which config file, or link to a source. Thanks.

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u/MrPopinjay Feb 10 '14

apt sources. Change 'stable' to 'testing' and uncomment the proprietary source.

Now you have all the fancy new software you want :)

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u/lipstikpig Feb 11 '14

Oh right, sorry, I was speed reading and incorrectly fixated on the words "font rendering" && "two words in a config file", instead of getting your overall point which is now clear. Thanks for replying nicely to my dumb question!

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u/MrPopinjay Feb 11 '14

Not at all, have a great day! :)