Sharninder wrote:
So, the question: will I trust Ubuntu on an Internet-connected system? Nah.
Will I trust Ubuntu on a server? Er, please excuse me while I finishing laughing hysterically!
Use Debian or CentOS or any of those reasonably tested other distributions for your boxes, and when someone asks you to use Ubuntu, in the immortal words of Fancy Raygun, ``Just Say No!''.
Interesting. I had a similar rant on my blog last week and got a number of responses to the post, mostly asking me to remove the post.
http://sharninder.blogspot.com/2008/03/ubuntu-doesnt-work-for-me-yet-aka.htm...
With due respect, Fedora/Ubuntu is the first step one takes to enter the world of GNU. I fail to understand why experts in GNU should use/try these OSs after advancing to higher levels of distros like Debian/RedHat.
I discovered Sidux in the March 2008 Chip DVD. It comes across as a nice distro for those who want the latest in Debian unstable (Sid) with some extra code added for better utility. And Sidux is a live CD too so easier to check out on unknown hardware.
I have used Ubuntu's many versions, from 5.10 onwards and they do whats expected of them. I hardly update them and if so, just after the installation, when the system is still fresh and not customized. Another way is to keep the net running so the latest packages get installed during the main installation itself. After that the door is closed for further updates. I never upgrade a distro. I prefer to clean install a newer version if necessary. Always wait a few months after release before trying the latest distro, so that latest packages have bug fixes. If you are a alpha/beta/unstable tester then expect problems and give bug feedback. If one is not sure of hardware compatibility, search the net for opinions/reports for the same, before installation.
I use Debian Etch-KDE ( single CD version ) customized with many add-ons for my desktop and Kubuntu 6.06/7.10 dual boot in my laptop. For my clients' desktops, I use K/Ubuntu as it is faster to install with pre-loaded utilities and before installation I can check out the system live for compatibility.