USM Bish wrote: > Distros is NOT Linux. I am a Linux user for a decade, and as of now, > I am on LFS with everything compiled from scratch. Freedom from > all distros, and everything runs, no conflicts ... ... > Distros is a different issue altogether. These are merely compilations of > user space software on distro preferred init systems and layout. Distros, IMHO, do a lot more that compile a few user space software for you.
I would prefer not to have to compile every tool/thing that I want to use. IMHO, there are better ways to spend my time. :) Just my take. I am sure each one has his/her own preference. > This is a non-issue for most people, except for folk who want to market > binary-only software, and want them to run everywhere. I strongly feel > that there is NO need for 'standardisation' out here, which essentially > caters > for closed-source interests. Sources, if distributed can be compiled to > run from anywhere. Maybe I am missing the context. But without standards, you would find it difficult to compile the sources to run from anywhere. I don't think this is a non issue at all. And I don't see sysadmins hand compiling everything from the scratch, and doing that everytime there is a patch released... Regards, Manoj -- Disclaimer: What is stated is my personal opinion. :)
