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Which distribution is the RIGHT distribution? Is there such a thing? When you start your journey with Linux you might here something like this:
- Ubuntu is the best distribution for the desktop
- Linux Mint is the best distribution for a home user and the desktop
- Debian is the best way to go because of its stabili [...]
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How-To Choose the Right Distribution ...
Courtesy of evelynishere
Which distribution is the RIGHT distribution? Is there such a thing? When you start your journey with Linux you might here something like this:
- Ubuntu is the best distribution for the desktop
- Linux Mint is the best distribution for a home user and the desktop
- Debian is the best way to go because of its stabili [...]
A Canonical Controversy
Remember these past few months where Ubuntu/Canonical’s contribution to Gnome (or lack thereof) was called into question and the topic was on the tip of every Linux news website tongue (see closing thoughts for info links)? Let’s throw some gasoline on that fire for your Friday!! It’s time for a Barbecue!
Today, Mark Shutt [...]
Zealots and Narcissism
Many times in my journeys of distribution hopping, I’ve run across rabid fans and communities [1]
I’ve written a guide for new users on how to understand the vitrol that rabid zealots spew in Linux communities [2]
Those problems are all very easy to see…but these articles deal with only the tangible problems in these areas. [...]
What is FUD?
It is the intention of this entry to try and ascertain what the correct definition of FUD is. It is evident that this term is thrown around much as of late and is a ‘catch all’ for many to group people that they do not want to deal with. So, let’s start by getting the “official” definition of FUD. No, we are not going to [...]
OLPC Mission Has Changed
Has the mission of OLPC changed so much? I say it has. No longer are the five core principals initially employed when the project started valid. The original Five Core Principles were:
Child Ownership
Low Ages
Saturation
Connection
Free and Open Source
It’s important to quote what is under #5 above:
The child with an XO is not just [...]
Activism and Promotion
Something that is really counterproductive in many Open Source communities are people who are so rabidly fanatical about one line of thinking that they try to pressure everyone into their line of thinking. One long standing example of this is the whole FLOSS vs. FOSS concept. Some outspoken individuals try to lash out at all people who don& [...]