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Debian joins Desktop Linux ConsortiumDebian joins Desktop Linux ConsortiumPosted Feb 9, 2003 2:07 UTC (Sun) by AnswerGuy (guest, #1256)Parent article: Debian joins Desktop Linux Consortium
Debian is my favorite distribution. I run it on all my home systems, including my laptop. However, the author of this blurb should be ashamed of citing that survey in such an unqualified way. It strikes me as a sensationist ruse, a tabloid ploy to get people to read more --- just so they can see the gimmick that they know is there. It puts this author's credibility on par with the people at Mindcraft! If Corel, Storm, Libra, Progeny, Xandros, and even KNOPPIX were more successful there might be some truth to this claim. But it is obvious that, out in the real world, Mandrake, Red Hat, and S.u.S.E. have much broader user bases, especially among desktop users. It is irresponsible to promulgate statistics which are suspect. Unfortunately I think it even reflects badly on LWNs editorial judgement to quote this excerpt. I'm sure they wouldn't directly promulgate such a finding without criticism in their own writing --- but even quoting it uncritically undermines their reputation. Back to the core of the article: I'm glad to hear that Debian is taking a more active interest in competing on the desktop. There are at least two distinct desktop markets: corporate and home. I think a thin wrapper around KNOPPIX (in improved hard disk installation user interface, with a Kickstart-like installation automation feature) would be an excellent basis for a Debian GNU/Linux desktop. KNOPPIX has garnered great respect in recent months for its incredible hardware auto-detection and configuration as well as its comprehensive collection of user applications.
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