Debian Archive

Libranet is a bit different than the other GNU/Linux distributions we are considering this time around. In an era when distributions are often judged by the glitz that their installer and customized desktop provides, Libranet has neither glitz nor much of a customized desktop. Read more at OfB.biz.

As reported at DistroWatch: A demo version of Libranet GNU/Linux 2.7 Classic edition has been released as a free download. This is a single CD variant of Libranet 2.7, which was originally released in September 2002 and which is meant to be a way to try out Libranet without any financial commitment.

Good Debian desktop survival guide that covers all the major applications a user would need.

Read the editorial regarding the future of Debian, at Linmagau. On the same web site find an interview with Jeff Waugh, coordinator release manager of Gnome.

Here is how to compile the Linux kernel, but with the Debian way.

The Debian GNU/FreeBSD port has recently made significant progress using the GNU C library as a base instead of FreeBSD's libc. This project tries to port the Debian system, which is based on GNU, on top of the FreeBSD OS.

Libranet 2.8 gets helpful tweaks, and now Libranet is Jim Lynch's new best friend. Read the review.

After opening beta testing to all levels of users, Libranet 2.8 is easier to install, configure and integrate. Read the review at LinuxJournal.

Canada's leading distro, Libranet is not yet one of the "big guns" in the Linux world, but it has all the potential to compete with the best.

The Debian-based Libranet 2.8 is finaly released. Order & download, read the feature-set or an intro.

In the previous article, our computer newbie family, Mike, Diane, Mary and Carla, had decided they wanted GNU/Linux installed on the new family/business computer. Debian, via Libranet 2.0, was installed on the system, with appropriate business/office software, as well as the Gnome desktop environment. The next steps involved getting the system configured for easy use and adding various minor tweaks. Mike, Diane and the kids were not involved during the configuration phase of the system.  

We have all heard the horror stories of how GNU/Linux is difficult, if not almost impossible, as far as general desktop usability is concerned. In particular, there seems to be a continuous stream of gripes printed across the Internet, from Microsoft Windows users who wish, or have tried, to migrate to GNU/Linux, yet gave up in frustration. But what happens when complete computer newbies are introduced to GNU/Linux? By computer newbies, I am referring to those who have no computer experience whatsoever, in either a Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix or other environment.

Odius from Digital Drip has posted an article about his first-time experiences with Debian. The article has two parts, part one is Debian Installation and part two is Customization.

For the serious techno-geek, Linux Orbit takes a look at installing Debian GNU/Linux on a Netwinder 3100 mini server. Lots of screen shots and configuration files included.