On Fri, 31 Aug 2001, Rino Mardo wrote:
> > 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.
Not my point. A customised distro that would achieve a base line for all
office environments. This includes a server install and a workstation
install.
> 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.
As a matter of fact, this project being open source and a community effort
can be developed on volunteer basis by the techheads of PLUG, and
deployment of the finished product can be handled by the commercial linux
companies, which im sure will appreaciate yet another weapon to fight the
common enemy being microsoft.
>
> 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.
>
As requirements from companies grow so will the growing pool of open
source software that's targeted for this environment. This is enough
momentum to get take the battle to the halls of congress.
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