The best Linux distribution ever. (-- Anonymous)

As a matter of practicality, we (the NetworkOperationsTeam) have choosen to use Debian 3.0, aka 'woody' or 'stable', as our standard Linux distribution. Debian provides unparalleled stability, configurability and managability for our purposes.

This matter is not particularly subject to discussion; any transition at this point would require significant technical advances in other operating systems.

'sid'/'unstable'

KeeganQuinn (and other ninjas) often use the 'unstable' distribution of Debian GNU/Linux, described here:

http://www.debian.org/releases/sid/

Using this distribution is not necessary (or advised) for the vast majority of Personal Telco uses. It can, however, provide you with more up-to-date software in the rare situations which require it. It also makes an excellent desktop for advanced Linux users.

The procedure for installing 'unstable' used to be documented, but has been removed, as it should not be attempted by users who are not entirely familiar with the system and potential issues.

'sarge'/'testing'

'sarge' will be the next release of Debian, and is currently in the state called 'testing'. Debian describes it in detail here:

http://www.debian.org/releases/testing/

Usage of this distribution is not recommended under any circumstances. You should continue using 'woody' and add backports, simply switch all the way up to 'unstable' if you truly need an up-to-date base system, or wait until 'sarge' becomes 'stable' and follow the normal upgrade path.

Links

How Personal Telco uses Debian:

• DebianLinuxInstallation

• UsingBuilderHowTo

• NewCloneArmyInstallMethodology

For more info specific to Debian:

• http://www.debian.org/

• http://wiki.debian.net/index.cgi?WiFi

General Linux WiFi links:

• LinuxAccessPoint

• LinuxAccessPoints

• Prism2Card

• LinuxClientSoftware

• LinuxDrivers

• LinuxFund and LinuxFundOffice

• LinuxWlanProject

• PortlandLinuxUsersGroup

Obsolete/historical links:

• DebianLinuxAccessPoint

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