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Debian Desktop Subproject Launched

Posted by Hemos on from the go-apt-get-go dept.

MrOutlander writes "The Debian Project is now officially addressing its usability on the desktop with the launch of the Debian Desktop subproject. Great to see usability being recognized as a very important part of debian. Other than the sometimes daunting install process, Debian is one of the best linux distributions."

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  1. At last by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    a Linux desktop distro which won't be plagued by bugs!

    I'm serious.

    Commercial desktop Linuxs are always so buggy, they're worse than Windows.

  2. Once again, the point is missed by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    The Debian Desktop is already out for a duck. From their webpage

    We recognize that there are only two classes of users: the novice, and the expert.

    Wow! Novices and Experts!?! Say, are you guys sure?

    Desktop Linux : Failing to understand the user since 1991!
    Debian Desktop : Proudly continuing that tradition!

  3. Re:Required Reading... by toupsie · · Score: 2, Flamebait
    I think you are missing it here. It should be:

    1. Create Debian desktop distribution
    2. ???
    3. Microsoft goes bankrupt!

    --
    Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.
  4. Daunting Install Proccess? by norweigiantroll · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Gimme a break. How about the daunting Red Hat dsektop install process on a 800 meg hard drive!!! Good luck!!! (Even base size of Red Hat is 430 megs, vs Debian base about 150 or so!!!)