Re: Netiquette of requesting package updates

1996-08-25 Thread Buddha M Buck
I was being purposely vague because I didn't want to single anyone out, but no, they're both popular text-only programs. One of them is behind by a minor version, the other by a major + 2 minors. No more clues. :) Of course, being purposefully vague only serves to annoy us... Which

Re: static vs. dynamic - gimp

1996-09-12 Thread Buddha M Buck
Hello all. I would like to install gimp. gimp-dmotif (dynamic) vs. gimp-smotif (static) I am using a standard debian install with X, tcp/ip ... I would like to know : q1 - how do I know if I can use the static

Re: Debian Logo?

1996-09-12 Thread Buddha M Buck
Hi! Is there an official Debian Logo? I haven't found one. If not, we could start a Logo contest, just as the Linux Logo Contest. I'm just an administrator and not an artist, but perhaps we have some on this list! An logo would be nice for disk labels, CD covers, www.debian.org,

Re: X11 bashing

1996-11-19 Thread Buddha M Buck
Qt forbids anybody from modifying their source code. So what if they changed their license when they've gained enough momentum? As far as I understand it, you can release code with a new licence, but you cannot change the licence on released code. Thus, if they changed their licence

Re: How to choose safe configuration at boot time?

1996-11-21 Thread Buddha M Buck
I am unable to use my Debian Linux system after the major update I did on Tuesday. WHAT HAPPENED: I used dselect in an xterm window under XFree to update the system after an idle period of 1 week. I update from stable, unstable, contrib, and nonfree. I allowed one of the installers to

Re: How to choose safe configuration at boot time?

1996-11-21 Thread Buddha M Buck
I am unable to use my Debian Linux system after the major update I did on Tuesday. WHAT HAPPENED: I used dselect in an xterm window under XFree to update the system after an idle period of 1 week. I update from stable, unstable, contrib, and nonfree. I allowed one of the installers to

Re: Please do not use Qt (fwd)

1996-11-23 Thread Buddha M Buck
On Sat, 23 Nov 1996, Buddha Buck wrote: Of course the apps CAN be gpled! Even if they have to be linked against some commercial libs. Not by my reading of the GPL. There are hundreds of gpled Motif based pieces of software out there. Name 5.By your assertion, I could

Re: Posting rejected - please read and agree to mailing list rules. (fwd)

1996-11-26 Thread Buddha M Buck
The Debian FAQ, answer to question 2.1: Debian GNU/Linux is the result of a volunteer effort to create a free, high-quality Unix-compatible operating system, complete with a suite of applications. The free here has to do with freedom, not price. While I know that, and