Linked by Michael Katsevman on Thu 6th Nov 2003 19:33 UTC
Debian is widely considered the Linux distribution with the best package management tool, APT and one of the largest software bases (>13,000). However, the installation horror stories kept me away. Nevertheless, eager to try it out, I failed to install various other Debian GNU/Linux based distributions. Some failed to boot even after I tried to reinstall for the fourth time, and others just couldn't detect my hardware. While Knoppix is highly recommended, I decided to stick with hard-drive based distros (Although it is the distribution of choice for LiveCDs). Then came Libranet.
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I'm curious --- what Debian-based distros did you try that gave you install problems? I just tried a Morphix install for a friend, and it was easy as pie. Literally there are just 7 steps --- basically point it at a partition and let it go.
Its odd, though. I've installed Linux on some weird hardware (SiS chipsets --- they're shit, don't buy them) and none have had install problems like that. Maybe its just the hardware I run --- tend to stick to Intel more than AMD.