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The Importance of Being Debian

Posted by michael on from the join-the-collective dept.

Orre writes "This is an interesting article on why we should be interested in this non-commercial linux distribution. Some of the points: No lies, Suit-Free Zone, Apt-get. And by the way, Hewlett-Packard has chosen Debian to be their standard linux distribution."

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  1. The logo is not COPYLEFT? by Subcarrier · · Score: 4, Funny

    I ripped off the entire Debian. I'm running it on my machine now. :-]

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  2. Re:Those Debian loving guys have missed the point by kubrick · · Score: 4, Funny

    I was quite appalled to read this:

    Where did you read this? It wasn't in the linked article, and Google didn't help me at all.

    Talk about putting words into the mouths of your opponents.

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  3. Re:The importance of offering support . . . by Skapare · · Score: 3, Funny

    Actually, suits ask these three important questions:

    1. Will it appear to work until I'm gone from this place?
    2. Can I hide the real after-sales costs from the budget so I can make my boss approve, and make the company look profitable?
    3. Is there someone we can sue if I end up looking bad for choosing this?
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  4. Hewlett -- wha??? by angst_ridden_hipster · · Score: 3, Funny
    And by the way, Hewlett-Packard has chosen Debian to be their standard linux distribution.

    Hewlett-wha? Perhaps you mean "HP" (soon to be known as "Compaq-Fiorina").

    (http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/bu siness/companies/hewlett_packard/3282149.htm)

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