At 04:4
>If it goes that way before LSB or the like is ratified between the major
>distributors, then of course RH will be the standard where LSB-type
>issues are concerned.
>And, if that happens, then the choice between distributions (assumed to
>conform to the RH base standard) will turn on the suitability for you
>of what comes on top of the standard base system.
>There are many many possible ways a distribution can try to stand
>out as different (and more suitable for whatever) from others.
>A generic dimension is soundness, consistency and reliability. Regardless
>of basic structure, RH in the past has skidded on the ice while trying to
>turn corners too fast. SuSE, so far, seems to have avoided this trap
>(though I'm not sure about 5.3 and my jury is still hearing evidence on
>6.0). Also, SuSE has made a name for including an exceptional variety of
>applications, all compiled consistently with the distribution.
Standardization is needed. At leas as far as adding packages , ect... This
way you know that whatever software you install , You are certio\an that it
will install and work. No susrpises. No whait for the XYZ version to come
out.It like walk into a stre , if it has a win95/8 loge , you know it will
work. Conseptualy.
>And, above all, don't forget good documentation. SuSE has not done so well
>at this as it not only should, but could have done. Internationalisation
>applies to this area too.
More fit and polish. All that is needed is a realy good suse FAQ/HOWTO . By
that I mean an that is complte and sstarts out with basics , then goes int
detial. I must admit that there Manuale is very good , but it is sometimes
too technical , and makes assumtions you are familiar with suse/linux and
are a programer. We need a faq/how to just like what is avialable for linux
but for suse.
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