David Walser wrote: >> I still think gurpmi should be the default action for rpms because >> >> 1) it's mandrakes default app for installing rpm's > > > Again, you're still assuming someone clicking an RPM wants to install it.
If not, they can right-click, choose Open-With->kpackage > >> 2) "It is smaller, faster, and will resolve dependencies." as stated >> above >> 3) kpackage would still be available in the "Open With" context for >> users to >> simply see the files if wanted >> >> you have to remember...you are thinking too much as a sys admin. >> there are LOTS >> of users out there who just use mandrake as a single desktop. > > > Why can't just the Konqueror Super User Mode do gurpmi then? > Because 1)gurpmi can be used to install rpms when konqueror is not in super user mode, and 2)Many users don't know about konqueror super user mode. The big arguments against linux for home use are that software installation is too difficult. We can counter that, and say that it's just as easy. Download an rpm, double-click on it, and if you know the root password, you can install it. Then we install kdeadmin (on 9.0) or kdeadmin-kpackage, and now we have to modify the statement ... IMHO, >80% of people wanting to do something with it are wanting to install it. When was the last time you did something with a windows .msi or setup.exe besides installing it? Buchan -- |--------------Another happy Mandrake Club member--------------| Buchan Milne Mechanical Engineer, Network Manager Cellphone * Work +27 82 472 2231 * +27 21 8828820x121 Stellenbosch Automotive Engineering http://www.cae.co.za GPG Key http://ranger.dnsalias.com/bgmilne.asc 1024D/60D204A7 2919 E232 5610 A038 87B1 72D6 AC92 BA50 60D2 04A7
