When enough bugs get fixed to consider it usable. There is *nothing* stopping you from using it right now. It's out there in fact. As 2.3.99pre666-1-5-6ac3:)
If you find a bug, you can even help get it out faster. There isn't really much hype though. USB is a do nothing product right now, and DRM is about the only thing I see useful for myself.
hehe, I'm sick I know... But I like a stable base thats safe to fall back on, and just manually upgrade what files I really want new features on.
It's like having RH 5.0, and then getting RH 6.1 RPMs. Too much of a headache. But having 6.1 and then upgrading to newer RPMS is much easier since I can just go back to 6.1 and know its stable.
If somethings too old, I'd have to update too much, etc etc.
The debian package management system blows RPM away.
I wish someone would tell me exactly why (in tech details). I have never read anything other then "It can update from the net and RPM can't (and of course, rpm can)" I just want to get the true facts down on why it is better.
Debian has a program called alien, with the Red Hat Package Manager installed, converts from/to.rpm to/from.deb
I know that, I meant just having 1 packaging system though. It would be much easier for distributors of software, etc. Why should something be packaged.deb,.rpm, etc.
I just use what works for me. If I get another 10 gig drive, or more... I'll probably setup Debian on it though to do an honest comparison. But from a file standpoint, Debian looks like old technology compared to *any* distribution that doesn't -Slackware- off:)
Not trying to flame here, I'm all for 50 distribs, I just want a little sanity to them to make it easier on the 3rd parties.
Once a release comes out yes. I've used the beta, I like it but it's not as stable as I want it to be (and lacks features). I will use a release though. As far as Internet Explorer... I don't use it, have but never will again.
So I'll be using free over commercial in another area.
I'd vote Gore in before any of those other crooks.
Republicans are the sadest group of politicians in the world today.
Look at there values... They want to remove freedom of choice just because it might make us think. Yeah, those are winners. Remember last election, and hope it repeats.
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When enough bugs get fixed to consider it usable. :)
There is *nothing* stopping you from using it right now. It's out there in fact. As 2.3.99pre666-1-5-6ac3
If you find a bug, you can even help get it out faster. There isn't really much hype though. USB is a do nothing product right now, and DRM is about the only thing I see useful for myself.
It just takes time to get things bugfree'er.
Give it 3 months I think.
I bought every Metallica cd, the box set ($90!), the DVD's, etc.
:~(
I will *NEVER* buy another Metallica item ever again. This is my protest against a band that are a bunch of sell outs
Fuck Metallica, Fuck RIAA, Fuck DMCA, Fuck MPAA, etc etc.
We must all join together in this if we are to get the benefits.
And that is TooMuchLinux.org :-)
Looks like I'm an origional at something.
Although I was the first to use Bk2Site to set up my site for Linux bookmarks (I believe).
Merry Christmas all, (or whatever you are into).
Geoff Rivell,
RedHat has more money then any distrib, and
all it's work is GPL'd, so this is no problem
for Debian, SuSe, etc.
It would actually bring more developers into
RedHat, and just imagine what is in store.
They have done nothing against the community,
yet every one says "Next MS".
Has anyone compared there market sizes?!?!?
IE? CuteFtp? What planet are these apps from ;)
Alternatively for those that use Linux, ncftp could be used. or gftp, or wxftp.
Maybe CuteFtp runs under Wine?
Then follow unstable instead of stable.
hehe, I'm sick I know... But I like a stable base thats safe to fall back on, and just manually upgrade what files I really want new features on.
It's like having RH 5.0, and then getting RH 6.1 RPMs. Too much of a headache. But having 6.1 and then upgrading to newer RPMS is much easier since I can just go back to 6.1 and know its stable.
If somethings too old, I'd have to update too much, etc etc.
The debian package management system blows RPM away.
I wish someone would tell me exactly why (in tech details). I have never read anything other then "It can update from the net and RPM can't (and of course, rpm can)" I just want to get the true facts down on why it is better.
I know that, I meant just having 1 packaging system though. It would be much easier for distributors of software, etc. Why should something be packaged .deb, .rpm, etc.
I just use what works for me. If I get another 10 gig drive, or more... I'll probably setup Debian on it though to do an honest comparison. But from a file standpoint, Debian looks like old technology compared to *any* distribution that doesn't -Slackware- off :)
Not trying to flame here, I'm all for 50 distribs, I just want a little sanity to them to make it easier on the 3rd parties.
haha Snes or Genesis? You Snes loser ;)
My beer is better then your wine cooler.
MY intolerance is better then yours.
blah.
This can all be done on RedHat as well.
:) How bad can you get... And an unfinished GNOME.
Of course, GnoRPM is high on my list (once you set it to RPMFIND).
Shaky versions is true. They used Pre-Kernels even
But I prefer RedHat because it comes with what I need, and has a standard (RPM) instead of going against the grain (especially since RPM is GPL'd).
Debian has too late a release schedule for me.
It would be better if Debian used RPM's. Then I could just mix and match them.
KFC is going to love this. :)
Origional, barb, etc
Once a release comes out yes. I've used the beta, I like it but it's not as stable as I want it to be (and lacks features). I will use a release though. As far as Internet Explorer... I don't use it, have but never will again.
So I'll be using free over commercial in another area.
Along with the rest of those dirty republicans.
I'd vote Gore in before any of those other crooks.
Republicans are the sadest group of politicians in the world today.
Look at there values... They want to remove freedom of choice just because it might make us think. Yeah, those are winners. Remember last election, and hope it repeats.