On Sat, 10 Sep 2005 19:39:18 +0100, Edward Catmur wrote: > I suppose the reason is that when setting up a system on the console, it > helps to be able to cut-and-paste text with the mouse. While dhcpcd is > useful for servers, it isn't needed during initial setup, whereas gpm > is, even if it isn't used after that.
dhcpcd is the client program too, so it is useful for many people, especially those with laptops. however, I was pleased when it was removed from system, it is not essential for everyone, and the docs clearly mention merging it for those that need it. I would say gpm is even less essential, it is useful for some but essential for nobody. Having said that, it doesn't appear to be in system. It isn't installed on my server (which doesn't have a mouse) and in the world file on my desktop, which means I installed it myself. Why does the OP think it is part of the base system? -- Neil Bothwick Disc space -- the final frontier!
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