Re: [Sheflug] Distro Recommendation

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "José Luis Gómez Dans" <j.l.gomez-dans [at] sheffield.ac.uk>
To: <shef-lug [at] list.sheflug.org.uk>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 12:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Sheflug] Distro Recommendation


> Alex Hudson  wrote:
>
> > I would go for Debian. You have both binary and source packages, and
> > building them (especially from stable) is pretty easy.
>
>     I'd second that. For that matter, get hold of the Sarge
> installation images, give them a try and report any bugs you might
> find.
>
>     However, have you considered FreeBSD (or *BSD in general)? I think
> they would fit in very nicely with what you want. It's not Linux, but
> it's not that different.
>
> Jose


Actually a good pause for thought there!

I've used FreeBSD in a limited capacity before; not sure if he has.

I'll check up on this one, thanks.

Steve.

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