[LUGSB] Student Involvement Fair

[Mark]

apt-get is considerably different from redcarpet in that you can install 
any package that is available for debian through it.  If I remember 
correctly redcarpet is only for programs offered by ximian.  I will 
concede that red carpet and ximian in general is really great for people 
who are new to linux.  But, red carpet doesn't come close to offering 
the power that apt-get does.  There are gui frontends available for 
apt-get such as 'synaptic' which helps with apt-get's usability.  But, 
in general I find opening up a terminal window and typing 'apt-get 
install anything' to be much quicker.  If you have a spare computer or a 
spare partition sitting around I really recommend giving debian a spin.  

Oh, and I think it would be great if you brought that Linux doll along. 
 If you are working get in touch with me and we can make arrangements 
for the club to borrow it for Wednesday.  I'm going to compusa tomorrow 
and I'm going to get some CD labels and a bunch of those paper CD 
sleeves.  We still don't have an extension cord though.  If nothing 
comes up I could always pick up an extension cord before the fair, but 
if someone else has one that would be great.

--Mark.

Timothy L Tan wrote:

>I have this blow up Linux doll which stand about 2 feet high.
>I got it from Corel linux about 3 years ago.  Its quite cute.
>If its alright, I can bring it on Wednesday or drop it off some
>where if I have to work that day.
>
>Another thing..does anyone here use Ximian?  I have found it
>to be an excellent starting point for people who are starting
>out with linux as a desktop.  The only thing that I had to do is copy of
>the MS fonts from my windows machine.
>
>I haven't tried Debian yet, I do not know how the apt-get program
>compares with Ximian Redcarpet.  With Redcarpet the updates for the
>system is done so easily and so well.  This includes bug fixes
>and secuirty flaws.
>
>Hope that all is well..
>
>-Tim
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