On 2008/10/29 08:51 (GMT-0400) Scott Kitterman composed: > On Wednesday 29 October 2008 08:36, Felix Miata wrote:
>> ...users who install only to find broken X and/or networking ... >> Leaving mc off the CD is like equipping a new car >> with the usual spare tire, but no jack... > ... and doesn't have a network connection .... For some number of boots, this is inevitable. > I use stuff not on the CD in live sessions all the time and unless you are > networkless it's not a problem at all. Networkless happens, sometimes intentionally. > Do keep in mind that the CD is full and so anything that goes on, means > something else comes off. Balancing the interests of a diverse group of > users in what goes on the CD is a continuing challenge. This isn't the first time here mc has been deemed dispensible. This is why I have deemed all live Ubuntu CDs dispensible. Broken networking and broken X happen. I'm not wasting my time driving a car with no jack, and having to hitch a ride back for another car on those infrequent occasions when I do get a flat. I just start with a car smart enough to include the jack, like Knoppix, and recommend others do the same. -- "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry." James 1:19 NIV Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- Ubuntu-devel-discuss mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel-discuss
