From the postings I have read in this forum, I think it becomes clear that GNU/Linux users like the diversity of the current distribution system. Some people like to compile things from source, others prefer pre-compiled binaries and everyone wants to do this in a structured way (with some semi-automated process maybe). There are distributions that serve all those needs; needs that by definition cannot be served by a single distribution.
I do not see UnitedLinux as the be-all distro for the following reasons:
1) RedHat has established a set of practices, as far as filesystem hierarchy is concerned, largely reflected in the LSB (Linux Standard Base). I do not think there needs to be a second-guessing of those choices unless there is a serious technical reason for doing so. I assume here that UnitedLinux will be making some different choices in this.
2) (This is the important one) I would guess that the people reading this support Free (or Open Source) Software. I do not think that SuSE or TurboLinux will produce a free software version of their setup tools especially since SuSE is responsible in this area (for UnitedLinux) and it has been using the YaST (non-free) licence for all their configuration/installation tools thus far.
3) Debian is in fact the best distribution. (ok this one doesn't count)
Well, just my two cents on the subject.
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From the postings I have read in this forum, I think it becomes clear that GNU/Linux users like the diversity of the current distribution system. Some people like to compile things from source, others prefer pre-compiled binaries and everyone wants to do this in a structured way (with some semi-automated process maybe). There are distributions that serve all those needs; needs that by definition cannot be served by a single distribution. I do not see UnitedLinux as the be-all distro for the following reasons: 1) RedHat has established a set of practices, as far as filesystem hierarchy is concerned, largely reflected in the LSB (Linux Standard Base). I do not think there needs to be a second-guessing of those choices unless there is a serious technical reason for doing so. I assume here that UnitedLinux will be making some different choices in this. 2) (This is the important one) I would guess that the people reading this support Free (or Open Source) Software. I do not think that SuSE or TurboLinux will produce a free software version of their setup tools especially since SuSE is responsible in this area (for UnitedLinux) and it has been using the YaST (non-free) licence for all their configuration/installation tools thus far. 3) Debian is in fact the best distribution. (ok this one doesn't count) Well, just my two cents on the subject.