On 15.01.2013, at 00:28, Rich Shepard <rshepard@appl-ecosys.com> wrote:
> On Tue, 15 Jan 2013, T. E. Lawrence wrote:
>
>> When forced on Linux we like Debian because it is so conservative (which
>> can sometimes drive one crazy, especially if one needs some cutting edge
>> feature).
>
> T.
>
> Take a look at Slackware, too. Well back from the bleeding edge, but
> that's available if you must. :-)
>
> Rich
Slackware is an interesting thing.
It is a distribution, as ancient as Debian, but far less known (at lest from the entrance of my cave).
Unfortunately I have never had the time to get to know it, but I know reliable people who think very high of it.
T.