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GNOME 2.3.0 Ported, Ready For Testing On FreeBSD
Dan writes "The first of the GNOME 2.4 development releases is now available. Code named 'Mighty Atom,' this FreeBSD release includes quite a few new proposed modules. Those wanting to test this release should checkout the ``ports'' module per these instructions. Be sure to download the ``marcusmerge'' script from the same page. This script will help you merge the GNOME development ports tree into your main ports tree."
Well, regardless of the trolls, and IMHO Gnome (And KDE) is too bloated for my tastes, it is still good to see the variety of platforms support for a common desktop environment.
I personally think that there are far too many librarys to compile, and then trying to find a list of order to compile libs/dependencys is hard on both KDE and Gnome's site(s).
I did eventually succeed in findy these lists and the order, but then I had trouble compiling them. I had this problem both with FreeBSD and Mandrake Linux.
So... Once again, am glad to see work in the open source community.
I will continue to use Fluxbox until E-17 is released or more useable.
For everyone else that likes to watch their Athlon systems chug away when loading Gnome or KDE, enjoy.
Oh yes, a flame... Linux kernel 802.11b support still sucks with 2.4.20, must use pcmcia-cs. Hmmm... BSD is dying but ever since I remember in July, 2001 FreeBSD and OpenBSD had great wifi support while linux was still dragging behind.
OK, you can flame me now trolls.
Privacy? Not in this lifetime.
It is always good to see applications progress on FreeBSD, but despite this I am quite happy to keep running Blackbox indefinately :)
Saying your OS is the best because more people use it is like saying MacDonalds make the best food