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Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 "Etch"
Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 "Etch" is the 9th release, and current oldstable version of Debian GNU/Linux. It is supported until one year after the next release, which happened in February 2009. Etch can be ran with either KDE, GNOME, or Xfce as the default GUI. It can also be ran with no GUI whatsoever, and can be used as a server. Major features that were added to Etch are the ability to install on the amd64 architecture, transition to X.Org and udev, as well as a graphical installer.
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Etch was the first release of Debian to have a graphical installer that allows the user to use a mouse to point and click during the install, rather than just the keyboard. To initiate the graphical installer, which does not start by default, type "installgui" at the boot screen, as shown below.
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Etch can be installed on the following computer architectures:
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Pros
- Free and open-source.
- Easy to install
Cons
- Older release
- Only supported until April 2009.
Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 "Etch"
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Released January, 2007
Pros
- GUI looks pretty fancy
- User friendly
- High security
Cons
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Released January, 2001
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Released October, 2004
Pros
- Freely distributed
- Available as a "Live" CD to try it out before installing
- Simple installation through Wubi.
Cons
- Not all commercial software has Linux versions or ports
- Fails to support a large amount of recent Samsung monitors. Fix is available but requires low-level engineering and cannot be performed by new users!
- Missing drivers for proprietary hardware.
Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 "Etch"
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MSRP $129.00
Released October, 2007
Pros
- Improved Spotlight UI & performance
- Screen sharing for controlling other machines remotely
- Spaces for virtual desktop management
Cons
- No more Classic support for PowerPC Macs
- Runs games a little slower
- More prone to security attacks, which has been proved
Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 "Etch"
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Mac OS X Leopard
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MSRP $380.00
Released January, 2007
Pros
- Offers DX10 capabilities for the latest in gaming graphics
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- desktop widgets such as calendar, clock etc
Cons
- Requires a powerful PC with lots of RAM.
- It's not as innovative as they always say
- asks for too many confirmations when performing routine tasks
Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 "Etch"
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Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
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MSRP $299.00
Released January, 2007
Pros
- It is stable < IT IS
- Secure
Cons
- if people cant afford decant pcs it cant be used
Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 "Etch"
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Microsoft Windows Vista Business
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MSRP $199.00
Released January, 2007
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Released April, 2008
Pros
- Very stable
- Tight integration with the .NET Framework
- Good performance
- Great hardware compatibility
Cons
- Installing updates require a reboot
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Released January, 2001
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