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If I was considering to install Debian . I'm guessing that I should be installing Debian Etch. However what scares me is that all the packages seem to be prehistoric :( . An example. Openoffice.org in Etch = 2.0.4 Actual Version available = 2.4.0 How difficult is upgrading your...

Guys could you please tell me how it is that I can add Debian Etch DVD's as repositories to Ubuntu 7.04?

I would like to do manual install of Debian Etch through NFS. I found no way to switch from cd to nfs install. Please help.

As a Satisfied Debian Sid(apt-pinned) User-I too invites people to try Debian.It's the root of Ubuntu and many other distros. Debian may not be so perfect for a windows user trying GNU/Linux.it expects an intermediate user or user knowing how to partition hdd.but there is a graphical installer...

source: *news.zdnet.co.uk/software/0,1000000121,39285649,00.htm while Debian GNU/Linux stable is preferred for servers and is a strong stablest server os,with Debian Etch release,I feel it will get to Desktop Users also with its helluva lot of packages available and their DFSG is a reason...

Debian Etch is easy install compared to Sarge. *lxer.com/module/newswire/view/76754/index.html

I changed my mobo to gigabyte ga-81915ME-GV based on intel 915GV chipset.i earlier used intel original D915GAV board.so after removing and installed the n00 board.i tried installing debian etch with netinstall cd...but if fails in detecting my sony cd-rw and LG-DVD ROM drives even after...