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jjaimon writes "There is a document on different package formats used in Linux/Unix systems. Worth reading." Another reader sends in this guide to creating Debian packages which seems apropos here.
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Instead of drawing attention to our differences and what keeps Linux distroes divided, we should be emphasizing what we have in common. Let's see some articles on our solid kernel code, the friendly and knowledgible community, and the capital "F" in Free!
Boromir, son of Faramir, King of Gondor and Minas Tirith
Why don't you just ask what everyone's favourite distro is?
Apt-get, no emerge, no make world, ARRRGH!
It seems to me, if you want to cover everything, you would put a debian package inside a RPM.
Why? I have no clue, but you could if you wanted all the features. Kind of like putting a roll bar into a SUV, so that you can start amature racing.
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Unix is very user friendly, it's just picky about who its friends are.
First time I've ever seen guys compare packages and size doesn't seem to matter.
Not compared: my favorite package
* Please do not read my signature.
Gentoo is bad for the environment, since a computer uses more power when the processor is at work.
:-)
This means that using Gentoo is aggravating our problems with long-term storage of nuclear waste as well as introducing fossile carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Additionally, source code is generally larger than the equivalent binaries, so it is a waste of bandwidth to download Gentoo, which also is a waste of energy in the long run.
So, for the sake of our children, from whom we borrow the earth, use Debian GNU/Linux.
Instead of drawing attention to our differences we should be emphasizing what we have in common.
Yeah!
Cause since when has using direct comparisons for determining
the best method for a process worked for anyone?
"You worthless post!"
-Shakespeare, 2 Gentlemen of Verona, 1. 1. 147
Every time I've bought a car I bring a socket wrench set with me and tear apart the engine right there on the dealership floor. If I didn't how could I know that Al Queda hasn't set me up to be a pawn!?! Not checking your equipment like this is tantamount to supporting terrorists.
Cause: The word "apropos" is used in The Matrix: Reloaded
Effect: The word apropos is used on Slashdot.
suggestions yes no no no no conflicts yes yes no yes yes
Ahh, I understand...
So smart you posted under the wrong story?
The header said:"... Another reader sends in this guide to creating Debian packages which seems apropos here. " Apropos is not appropriate in this context. Surely what was meant was: Another reader sends in this guide to creating Debian packages which seems apt here.