Source of Debian wisdom

Hi all,

Recently I've set up a Debian Etch box which I'm nearly ready to bring up full time (currently using a different distribution...been a linux user for over 10 years).

Here's an example of what this message is about: I've been reading the debian-user list for a bit, and I've noticed that suggestions given are to use the apt-* suite or aptitude to managing packages. While setting things up (and installing packages) I came across synaptic in the KDE menus. Tried it, and liked using it. So now I'm wondering according to Debian Wisdom (no disrespect intended to anyonne) which is the preferred way of installing software?

More generally, is there a document/web page that explains what are the preferred packages and what is the "Debian Way" of doing things.

Thanks,

Mark

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