Getting started w/ Debian

[drew at drewtaylor.com (Drew Taylor)]

David Kramer wrote:

> Drew Taylor wrote:
> 
>> I'm planning on doing my first Debian install this week via the 
>> install option of Knoppix. I just burned the latest V3.4 cd last 
>> night. The instructions to install to a drive are straightforward.
>>
>> So I'm looking more for thoughts that might help a (Debian) newbie. 
>> I've been using RedHat for years, so I'm no stranger to Linux. Any 
>> gotchas, important hints, etc that might be specific to Debian are 
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Drew
> 
> 
> Start with *AT LEAST* two six-packs of your favorite beer, and wear a 
> baseball cap so you don't pull your hair out.   ;)

Interesting observation David. Are you implying I might be better off 
fumbling through a Fedore install? ;-) I'm thinking Debian this time 
because I've seen many people on this list swear by it. But I'm always 
open to other options - I want to play some but I mainly want a good 
platform I can develop the new app on.

Drew
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