Hacker's Manual 2025 error at page 29
A reader expressed frustration over an error found in a magazine, specifically on page 29. The error incorrectly states that Debian was released before Slackware, which is factually incorrect. The reader provided links to verify the correct release dates of both Linux distributions.
- ▪The magazine in question costs $30.
- ▪Slackware was released in July 1993, while Debian was released in August 1993.
- ▪The reader highlighted the importance of accuracy in published materials.
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This kind of stuff pisses me off, yesterday we went to B&N, I picked up this magazine because I was waiting for something and I noticed an error at page 29, unacceptable for a magazine that costs $30.https://images2.imgbox.com/3c/4a/lyUvpQPL_o.png it shows Debian was released before Slackware, incorrect: Slackware = July 1993 and Debian = August 1993.You can also double check here:https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Linux_Distribution_Timeline.svghttps://github.com/FabioLolix/LinuxTimeline/releasesAnd here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slackwarehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DebianEtc.etc., who doesn't this stuff anyway come on.
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