“With support for more platforms than any other Linux
distribution and almost 4,000 software packages, Debian GNU/Linux
2.2 is arguably one of the most versatile Linux distributions
available. This version of Debian has been in development for 18
months, with contributions from approximately 500 volunteer
programmers. While there are no major surprises in this
version, it’s worth noting that installation has been improved
slightly. But the uninitiated should be warned: with no printed
documentation and little in the way of onscreen guidance, Debian
still isn’t the distribution of choice for new Linux
users.“
“Known for its prolific offerings, you might think Debian would
eventually run out of GNU software to add to its distributions. But
public support for the Debian Social Contract hasn’t waned;
approximately 1,200 new packages have been contributed to this
release. No matter what software you need on a new system, there’s
probably an application or utility somewhere in the distribution
that will do the job.”
“Debian 2.2 also widens its sphere of influence by adding the
PowerPC and ARM processor architectures to its roster of supported
platforms, so Debian will now run on iMacs and Netwinders. There
are even several different flavors of installation kernels, each
tailored to accommodate various hardware configurations. You also
have several installation alternatives using a variety of media,
your local network, or the Internet.”