Alexander Henry said:
> Thanks, Hans. I wasn't at the broken computer when I wrote that, so
> here are the error messages. I got twm to work, and I have some time to
> try those hacks. In the meantime:
>
>
> [after apt-get update]
> alexanderdebian:/home/alexander# apt-get -t stable install kde
Why are using the -t option? I ask because using it to install packages
other than the version you are running is EXTREMELY risky to the stability
of your system.
I see a lot of people that complain about Debian (not saying you were
complaining) that are doing things that are considered big no no's or
buyer beware.
My two cents.
If you want a rock solid system and don't need up to the minute versions
of all things just major packages. Use STABLE. Then use back ports from
apt-get.org to run current packages of bigger projects (gnome, mozilla,
openoffice, etc).
If you want the latest greatest of everything. Run UNSTABLE. Make sure
you have apt-listbugs installed. This program will notify you any time
you update if programs you are updating have critical or higher bugs filed
against them, thus helping you avoid upgrading at in opportune times.
If you want to help in the release of the next stable version of Debian
use testing and file lots of bug reports. Note: I can't consciencously
recommend testing for daily use other than to help Debian release cycle.
-Derek
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