Where can I download the latest kernel support dvd for Fedora 9? I want to be able to install in graphical mode.
Also, I'm head to head with Fedora vs Centos Which is supported better? Which version will not break code and libraries, etc. Which updates better? Any comment are very welcome.
Around 10:14pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 (UK time), Randy Easley scrawled:
Where can I download the latest kernel support dvd for Fedora 9? I want to be able to install in graphical mode.
Also, I'm head to head with Fedora vs Centos Which is supported better? Which version will not break code and libraries, etc. Which updates better?
If you want stability run Centos, if you want latest versions (bleeding edge?) run Fedora. Fedora will require frequent re-installation or upgrade to a newer version.
I run Centos on my servers and Fedora on my work stations.
In my experience both are well supported (but what do you mean by support - paid for support, support on these sort of mailing lists, or updates by package maintainers?)
I haven't had particular problems with either "breakign code and libraries".
Both update fine.
Steve
On Wed, 2008-05-28 at 16:14 -0500, Randy Easley wrote:
Where can I download the latest kernel support dvd for Fedora 9? I want to be able to install in graphical mode.
Also, I'm head to head with Fedora vs Centos
You are comparing apples and oranges. Both are addressing different audiences and aren't really comparable.
Any comment are very welcome.
The real differences are * CentOS (and its mother RHEL) is an ultra-conservative distro, aiming at long term support. I.e. comes with SW tending to become outdated during it's life-time and therefore will lack features more current distros provide. * Fedora is close to the "bleeding edge" (sometimes beyond) and is short-lived.
Both distros have pros and cons. Which to choose depends upon your needs.
Very oversimplified, CentOS is better suited when wanting to "install once and forget about it for a long time" and/or when not needing "bleeding edge features" (typically servers). Fedora is better suited for those people needing "modern features" and/or having the resources/skills to cope Fedora's fast pace.
My choice is Fedora.
Ralf