> Again, i tend to disagree.
>
> 1. Distro makers tend to always want to 'catch up' to brand spanking new
> versions of packages, something we don't really need, and which at times
> break applications already being used, prompting at least another rebuild.
>
> For instance, I don't really mind if a customised mdk or rhat still uses
> glibc 2.1, as long as it runs, and it runs well, and is secure.
>
> 2. Distro makers tend to focus on a _general solution_, which is my basic
> problem with using off the shelf distros. We need a customised distro
> based on an already existing one that is specifically targeted to work
> with one objective in mind, and only that.
>
>
but a customised distro would mean for each and every offices we intend to
push linux. are there that many volunteer hands here who have that much
time? as i see it, the common denominator in all offices (here and abroad)
are wordprocessors, spreadsheets, and email. so if we can trim down
q-linux's release some more to those three you can just hand out this CDs
without too much hand-holding.
then, and only then, if there are offices who need specialized packages like
the finance and hr departments we could make a little buck from those
requests. maybe enough to hire volunteers.
just my 2cents.
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