On Monday 21 July 2003 23:55, Féliciano Matias wrote: > * Add bittorrent because it's the best way to grab RedHat Linux. They seem to be supporting the idea of pushing by BitTorrent so it's not all that unlikely I guess. I'm not aware of licensing issues. Things like this should also (and in BitTorrent's case probably already is) be filed as a RFE in Bugzilla. > * Create a directory for propriatory or free drivers easy to install in > RedHat Linux but not supported by RedHat. RH's Objective statement on rhl.redhat.com states "Build the operating system exclusively from free software. ".. And I'd think this runs counter to that. The community will now have a bit more of a heads-up to prepare their own such packages, howtos, etc. but RH doesn't have to support it. > * Add to the FAQ why there is no mp3/dvd support in RedHat Linux (in a > convincing way). it's one of favourites Mandrake/Debian user > "running-gag". The objectives and lists indicate they'll make it easier to get third-party unsupported/non-RH packages (of course details and timeline have to be worked out).. > By the way, do the same by explaining why not providing apt or yum. Besides the fact they maintain 'editorial' control and probably want to push/leverage RHN? There are other reasons (and some good ones at that)... *shrug* Just my $0.02. -Ali -- OpenPGP Key: 030E44E6 -- Was I helpful?: http://svcs.affero.net/rm.php?r=packetknife -- Ignorance must certainly be bliss or there wouldn't be so many people so resolutely pursuing it. -- Unknown
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