On 8/29/2012 8:16 AM, Michael Haberler wrote: > However, I think creating a LinuxCNC*simulator* package and pushing this > into some repo stream whould be a great way to improve LinuxCNC visibility - > the CD requirement is a bit of a turnoff for a casual evaluator.
http://askubuntu.com/questions/16446/how-to-get-my-software-into-ubuntu, while one step removed from the official statements, has a useful overview of the process; it touches on both Debian and Ubuntu. Having a simulator in a package repository is a nice touch but I don't consider the CD "requirement" to be a spoiler. As a LiveCD (more likely used as a live memory stick these days) it allows one to assess LinuxCNC without messing with a working system no matter the O/S or its dialect. As well, I believe even casual evaluators come to CNC software via developers' websites and not via a search of their system's package repository. I'll grant there are potential users lacking adequate Internet access who don't like downloading a CD image, but the whole install/update/upgrade philosophy of many Linux distributions is predicated on Internet access so I consider this issue a wash. Just my 2 cents worth. Regards, Kent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Emc-developers mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-developers
