Thanks Guys. My intent was not to bask the Linux OS, I use it daily, more than the Gates alternative. I've worked on Unix for more than 16 years. In my terms, an update changes the release of the OS. If you are running one release over another, there is generally some innate understanding of what is going to replace what, and which configuration files have New Configuration values. New Releases of Software, generally accept what is in place and request additional configuration assistance, as required. My general understanding of the Unix Community is that there is some understanding of what is already installed and what has changed. I agree, Fresh Installations will always be faster. Updates on non-Gates-ware, is usually pain-free. You can accept the fact that the installation path is always the answer, I don't. In fact I believe that the Non-technical user which doesn't understand the difference between a Portmapper and Daemon, shouldn't. An if they were to attempt the update of their Linux-Mandrake 7.1 system to 7.2, that they should. And it should work, 100% of the time, or at least close to it. There will always be exceptions. I realize that there is a New Linux Portability team attempting to make the installation, configuration and upgrades of Linux as non-technical as possible. It would help if the installation/update software were able to determine General Features to make this team's implementation easier. One last thing, if Mandrakesoft had not intended the update of the Linux-Mandrake software releases with their software update function, then they shouldn't put it in writing in the manual. No I don't believe everything I see, but I do trust Linux Based software and distributors significantly more than Gates-ware supporters. Don't you? Isn't that One reason why you are using Linux in the first place? -- Albert E. Whale - www.hky.com/aewhale.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ABS Computer Technology, Inc. - Computer & Networking Specialists Sr. Network, Security and Systems Consultant The Father's Rights Network - http://www.hky.com/frn/frnhome.html The Pennsylvania Parenthood Initiative - PAPI - Children need BOTH Parents - http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/4688/papi.htm
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