which 1 is better? im currently using debian but i do not like how it looks like a mac. Is there a way to change that? Also i cant figure out how to install stuff on debain.

My debian doesn't look like a mac :S Maybe you should change your theme or so Which desktop are you using?

Have you read any documentation? You can install with apt-get. "apt-get install program-name"

If it looks like a mac, that has nothing to o with debian, just the window manager. Which one are you using? KDE or GNOME can easily have their apearence changed.

from http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...hreadid=341617
As far as I've heard, that's more or less symptomatic for Slackware: installing works, uninstall/upgrade/downgrade doesn't. Not as well, in any case.

As for installing stuff on debian: use Synaptic.
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...hreadid=341863

Here's a bit of debian advocacy:
http://people.debian.org/~srivasta/t...bian/talk.html

Here's a comparison (check the `back' links too):
http://hari.literaryforums.org/?p=15

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My impression: Slack invites you to play more with the nuts and bolts, but also *requires* you to. Debian doesn't require you to, but it lets you if you want.

I recommend (and use ): Debian testing (currently etch), main only.

hth --Jonas

I tried Debian (Sarge), but I didn't like it. It seemed quite weird for some reason. apt-get is good though, but I prefer Slack.

More or less the same feeling for me.

Slackware is better.. oh wait, no, Debian is better.. but Slackware is by far superior... but on the other hand Debian is cooler.. ahh, they're both good, you decide which one you like better..

Removepkg works fine for me. And I believe that if you use checkinstall, most source based installs will uninstall.

Nonsense. Dropline is a special case, only because of PAM. If you have problems with installing/uninstalling software it's simply because you don't know what you're doing.

My impression: Slackware allows you to decide what software is on your box. Debian allows apt to decide for you.

Your impression is wrong. Debian allows you to choose what software you want as well. It is totally customizable...

In fact, if you take the time to customize your Debian at installation, you can get it to resemble Slackware pretty well.

Only thing Debian saves you the hassle by installing dependencies and saves you tons of headaches.

I spend my time doing things rather than configuring my system to work. And with Slackware I find that 90% of the time I spend my time configuring stuff. With Debian I am saved the hassle of searching around for dependencies and can actually get to use the software I have installed.

Slackware is for hobbyists and Linux enthusiasts.

Debian is for people who want to get things done.

Don't get me wrong. Both are great OSes. Suited and targetted at different kinds of users. Nothing wrong with either. Just different.

By the way, have you read my Slackware/Debian comparison in my blog? Do give me your impressions of it:
http://hari.literaryforums.org/?p=14
http://hari.literaryforums.org/?p=15

do you want a package manager that resolves dependencies?, if yes stay clear of slack.

I have both. Personally, I prefer Slackware. Debian is nice, but it eats newbies for breakfast. (*quote)

I like the fact that slackware boots into a CLI and actually lets you use things- I am still wrestling with Debian but I'm confident I'll get there.

titanium_geek

//runs back to SLACK,


recently tried debian distros like MEPIS and Ubuntu because i wanted the 2.6 kernel but now i am going back to slack to see if i can get kernel 2.6 working on it.
MEPIS and Ubuntu were very good may be its the slakware name i like so much ; )

and ya i also like how slack boots into command screen

Why don't you give a spin to ubuntu or pclinuxos ? I know, there are other good ones but I've tried these 2.

Debian is nice, Slack is nice but I am glad I started with neither. I mean, if you want to use the computer, go for something with less figuring out involved.