[Gllug] Debian or Fedora

john at sinodun.org.uk john at sinodun.org.uk
Mon Feb 23 13:18:17 UTC 2004


> On Mon, 2004-02-23 at 11:36, Hong Chyr wrote:
>> 1. I've installed Woody and finds the packages quite old.
>
> By definition, yes.
>
>> Can I install Sarge instead?
>
> If you like.
>
>> Do I have to do Woody then "upgrade" to Sarge?
>
> Yes.

That used to be the case but it isn't any more.  The new Debian
installation ISO (not released yet, but very useable) will let you install
Sarge directly.  This method has the advantage that you get a modular
kernel and better hardware detection at the installation stage.
John


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