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Ubuntu user curious about Debian

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Hank22077
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Ubuntu user curious about Debian

#1 Post by Hank22077 »

I was very curious about Debian, so I got a live image of the new release to try it out.
It wouldn't recognize my wireless router on my laptop, so I checked out the Debian forums. I have to say that just searching for answers was unpleasant. I didnt register or ask anything; but, some of the answers I found were rude as hell. Example:

Postby Zero » 2008-10-31 09:39
Surely only lazy people have not managed to search, and comprehend the difference here? It doesn't take much effort at all.
http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=32288

Just sayin'
Debian Wiki: http://wiki.debian.org/FrontPage
Debian Reference: http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/debian-reference/
Debian FAQ: http://www.debian.org/doc/FAQ/
A Beginners Guide to Debian: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=58557

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dasein
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Re: Ubuntu user curious about Debian

#2 Post by dasein »

Thanks for sharing. :lol:

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golinux
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Re: Ubuntu user curious about Debian

#3 Post by golinux »

Yeah, not much sympathy in these parts for 'buntards. :mrgreen:
May the FORK be with you!

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dasein
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Re: Ubuntu user curious about Debian

#4 Post by dasein »

This never does any good, but I always feel better for trying...

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dbruce
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Re: Ubuntu user curious about Debian

#5 Post by dbruce »

Ubuntu forums try to be like a coffee shop in Seattle. Debian forums strive for the charm and ambience of a skinhead bar in Bacau. We intend to keep it that way.

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