a "advanced CLI-based installer."
I'm far from a Linux guru and that's why I read your review. Unfortunately it didn't help me with anything I didn't already know.
As far as terminology there isn't a "advanced CLI-based installer." It's either graphical or text-based.
You wrote, "The main problem you're likely to encounter with Debian is installing proprietary Nvidia graphics drivers. Unlike Ubuntu's "restricted drivers" option or OpenSUSE 11's "one-click install," getting the Nvidia drivers installed in Debian requires some manual effort." If you think that is true you should stick with Windows XP, Vista, OSX, and Ubuntu! In fact, forget I even mentioned Windows XP because that is very similar to how Debian installs its driver! For example, visit Nvidia.com, select your OS, click the driver you want to install, download the driver, find the downloaded driver on your PC, install. whew!
Consider that you could help new Debian users by writing how to get the Nvidia Drivers. Why not use a link to Nvidia? Why not also mention the three or so different driver versions they have for latest Nvidia cards, older Nvidia cards and the legacy; each with their own driver? Simple, simple and more simple.
I've heard that Debian has many thousands of packages (18,000 or so). So, how come it doesn't have Avidemux?
So, consider explaining how to add repositories to the system. You wrote, 'you can always add the debian-multimedia.org repository... grab all the multimedia codecs...Flash, MP3 and more." ... Great! But, how?
Also, There's no mention of the other included repositories:
- DFSG-Compatible Software with Non-Free Dependencies
- Non-DFSG-compatible Software
I hope you improve your writing!
Biting the hand that feeds IT
