[Tfug] Newbie Follow-Up Question

[Bowie J. Poag]

ghrprphm... hold on... this flamethrower is heavy.

grrrhmph.. Ok. (*chik!* *chik!*) Phlooooffffffffffffffffff....barbecue time!


void flame_on(char *distrib)
{

Why am I the target of ridicule for telling someone the quickest path to
what they're looking for?

> > I don't want to start any flame wars here but I took
> > their advice and it works for me and I am up and
> > running. After I have a chance to take CIS 225 at
> > Pima, perhaps I will switch to Debian but for now Red
> > Hat works just fine for me.

(chuckle)   ...See?  :)  He's a happy camper. Big smile on his face.


> Yikes. That's a messy way of upgrading.

Oh the humanity! How is ditching an outdated cult distribution and
installing something thats actually supported by the bulk of the Linux
community a 'messy way of upgrading' ?  Keep drinking the Debian kool-aid
and you'll end up like this guy did... Painting yourself into a corner of a
boat thats floating down shit creek without a paddle.

> The whole reason for choosing a distribution is how they
> provide updates to their packages as new versions come out.

If I had a third hand, i'd bitch slap you with it. The other two are busy
holding my head in grief contemplating this tarnished ass-nugget of wisdom
you've just provided. Don't mislead him. Your statement could not possibly
be more incorrect.

Everyone knows the only reason for choosing a distribution is whether it
sucks or not. Its an incontrivertable fact that Debian sucks. Theres no
point to even entering into a debate over the issue, because the instant you
take an opposing view, you automatically proclaim that you suck as well..
And thats just not right.

Actually, there are a couple reasons (only two, mind you..) why you would
ever install Debian. First is, you're a masochist. The sensation of pain
excites you, especially the constant throbbing sort that never goes away and
just gets worse with time.  That, or you notice that dogs have the ability
to beam messages directly into your brain commanding you to murder. In which
case, Debian is perfect for you.

> Keep your posts short.

Ok. :)

/* flame off! */

}