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Major New Features in Debian Etch

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the spurred-by-the-offshoots dept.

Klaidas writes "Linux.com reports that the third beta of Debian Etch installer (released August 11, 2006) has some major new features, which might make this version of Debian the easiest to install. According to the original announcement, we will now be able to install using a graphical user interface on i386 and amd64 platforms. We will also be able to set up encrypted partitions during installation. Debian Etch is scheduled to be released on December 2006"

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  1. ubuntu - deb done right by b17bmbr · · Score: 0, Troll

    I love ubuntu. easy install, recognizes all hardwrae, even my wifi. synaptic is great. debian is like my kayak I fish off of: great platform, but I had to add the custom rod holders, bait tank, etc. now it's a fishing machine. ubuntu has taken a great base and made it into truly an awesome OS.

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    My problem? I was perfectly gruntled, until some numbnuts came by and dissed me.