debian stable doesn't have latest glibc, i would rather use the latest ubuntu server distro (not the desktop one).. freebsd ain't linux, and gentoo takes kinda long to set up properly.
slowly - fail -> 11.0 is much faster than the previous versions. Works like a charm
ugly - fail -> Looks wonderful with KDE4 / Gnome
overloaded with crap - fail -> Install from the live CD
Windows like - true -> Why is that a bad thing? You have all the linux power + some nice interface
being faster than prev version is really awesome, but i compare it to other distros.
i dont like it
not being able to really build it up the way you want it is not great for me
i have linux, not a fucking windows clone
Faster as in almost as fast as Ubuntu. What do you mean by building it the way you like it? With a few exceptions all the distros come with an already compiled kernel and stuff.
If he wants commodity I recommend Ubuntu / SUSE otherwise Gentoo (if he is experienced in Linux, then he should chose it).
That ego thing: "I HAVE LINUX! IM 1337 NOW!! BILL SUX DONKEYBALLZ" is a big bullshit.
ive run servers off of gentoo, fedora, and even freebsd
its hard to say which i prefer really, probably fedora
Don't use cutting edge software on a root, instead use a long term tested kernel and server programs
take a page out of the book of crossfire, it's always more fun to work hot
ugly - fail -> Looks wonderful with KDE4 / Gnome
overloaded with crap - fail -> Install from the live CD
Windows like - true -> Why is that a bad thing? You have all the linux power + some nice interface
i dont like it
not being able to really build it up the way you want it is not great for me
i have linux, not a fucking windows clone
If he wants commodity I recommend Ubuntu / SUSE otherwise Gentoo (if he is experienced in Linux, then he should chose it).
That ego thing: "I HAVE LINUX! IM 1337 NOW!! BILL SUX DONKEYBALLZ" is a big bullshit.
we are talking about a SERVER here