Debian Lenny Installer RC1 Arrives

Courtesy Slashdot: Linux  Thu, 11/13/2008 - 16:30

nerdyH writes "It appears that Debian 5.0 (aka "Lenny") will soon take its big binocular eyes out into the wider world.

Only two months later than expected, the Debian project has completed the first release candidate of Lenny's installer.

Featuring much faster installation from "live" CDs, and expanded support for ARM-based devices such as NAS servers, Lenny has gestated for 19 months, compared to 21 months for the previous "Etch" release.

Lookout, world, Debian releases are picking up speed! The...


 

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