Debian or XP

by **VPR3** on Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:18 pm ([msg=58346]see Debian or XP[/msg])

Looking to install a new Linux OS, I'm thinking Debian or Linux XP. I've seen comments on Debian, but has anyone used Linux XP?

I've never tried it personally but it doesn't look bad. It's obviously not one of the major distributions so I'm not sure how up to date it stays compared to something like Debian.

If you're looking for a new distro to try and out and are interested in learning some stuff along the way, I alway highly suggest Arch Linux. Fast, and fun. 8-)

by **VPR3** on Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:03 pm ([msg=58470]see Re: Debian or XP[/msg])

I think I'll go with your suggestion really looking for something without all the fat and fluff. I've got Windows 7 Enterprise, I get it free, but it seems like windows gets bigger, more bloated and a little more useless with each version.

If you're stuck to a binary choice between Debian and Linux XP, I suggest you stick to Debian. In my opinion, distros with lower popularity tend to lack proper support and proper communities. In the event that you have a problem, it would be hell to find a solution as the OS does not have much coverage.

I can give you a 99% guarantee that if you go with Arch as a way to try a new Linux distro, you will NOT be disappointed.

I'm going to give Arch a try as Ubuntu is becoming too "heavy" for my old computer. fashizzlepop, I just read that it's package manager doesn't have package signing, isn't this a serious security threat?

I wouldn't call it "major." I have never had a problem with it and I haven't heard of anyone else.

If you use an official Repo you should be fine.