Most who have tested Debian against Ubuntu find they are virtually the same speed, so long as they are running the same kernel version. For example, see the discussion at <http://ubuntuforums
That said, for a newcomer to Linux, Ubuntu has the advantage in that getting everything running properly--including obtaining drivers for various media types--is simpler in Ubuntu. I also like the Ubuntu method of not having a distinct root account in the default setup, but requiring a user to enter the password when trying to do something requiring root privileges. This keeps many new Linux users from operating in the root account and thus less securely.
David
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> well, if you're going to use a server for a private network you could use Ubuntu Server Edition, which is more streamlined than the desktop version, so you won't get the GUI or any of the fluff that comes with the desktop version. However, if you're comfortable with the command line then you will get a lean mean server.
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> > Hello everyone,
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> > I am a newbie and love computers and really getting into Linux. I use to be a die hard MS windows man but over the years I began to get a bad taste in my mouth about how they operate. Linux is free, faster, and most importantly it's open sourse. I like how information is made available to everyone who is interested. Now my only problem is deciding which flavor to choose.
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> > Right now I use ubuntu 9.10 w/gnome on my laptop and love it. But I find that ubuntu is not as fast as debian. But debian doesn't have things like actual firefox and thunderbird it does have the version of it though. Also it doesn't automate things like finding and mounting a external hard drive when connected.
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> > This is my question: I am thinking about creating an private network or a beowolf system. Now I know nothing about either but I want to and will at some point put one together. Which Linux should I use or is best fit in general?
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> > Michael
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