Linked by Barry Smith on Mon 1st Dec 2003 18:34 UTC
This is the second in my series of reviews for debian-based commercial distros that might be appropriate for SOHO use. The first article covered my exploration of Lindows, and this one is focused on Libranet. Before I get started with Libranet I want to clarify a couple of points. 
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I mentioned this on the other review of Libranet, but I'll mention it again. Libranet does not just = Debian + adminmenu. Libranet's most important features are its install program (which may become irrelevant with the development of d-i for sarge and/or Progeny's anaconda for Debian, but still works MUCH better than boot-floppies); its custom-compilation of major packages (for example, Galeon, Evolution, XFree86 4.3, which, although it may be the "de facto standard" for the non-geek reviewer, is _not_ the "de facto standard" for Debian (neither stable, nor testing, nor unstable) which is still hovering around 4.2.1); its good selection of software on two CDs (or one for 2.7) which is important considering the entire Debian archive is requiring DVDs lately, what with more than 8000 packages (that might be a low estimate, but bla); it's _true_ compatability with the Debian archive (I upgraded to sid without a problem, and pinning works relatively flawlessly for most Libra users who know how to set it up); its maintainence of a repository with more custom packages available in between Libra releases; its support database, web forum, mailing list, and direct e-mail support; and finally, adminmenu ;-)
Plus, I want to mention that Jon and Tal announced recently on the Libra newsletter that 3.0, which is in development now, will include an ever-improved repository with more custom-compiled packages and better compatability to "official" sarge and sid...
Good review anyway