text install - selecting individual packages?

[Jim Cornette]

Mike McCarty wrote:

> Jim Cornette wrote:
>
>> Adam Williams wrote:
>>
>>> Hi, I'm installing Fedora Core 4 on a new system.  I am doing a text 
>>> install, and  [can't pick and choose my packages]
>>
>
>> The feature was removed. I believe that you can select a limited 
>> number of packages from each group to remove or deselect, but not as 
>> before with full control.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>
> That sounds backwards to me. If one is doing a text install, then
> my presumption would be that packages are deliberately not being
> installed (perhaps a server or sth similar, or perhpas limited disc)
> and would make sure the installer had the maximum flexibility in
> choosing packages.
>
> Just my $0.02 worth.
>
> Mike

I believe the versatility was lost since RHL 7.x series. Later RHL 
versions might have included the individual package seletection feature 
but I cannot recall.
The reason given for discontinuing the flexibility was that adding 
specific packages post-install has a more sane environment for setting 
up additional packages.
I doubt the flexibility will be added back into the installer again.

Jim

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