Re: [SLE] 3 questions on SuSe
From: David Robertson (derobertson_at_runbox.com)
Date: 08/23/04
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To: suse-linux-e@suse.com Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:04:00 +0300 (AST)
> Hi,
>
> I have beend using debian/freebsd/gentoo
> for the last few years, but: I am waiting for a
> new laptop (to come in a few days) which is
> SuSe certified - so I would like to give
> it (I mean - SuSe) a chance.
> As never had to pay for any of mensioned
> distros - this bad habit made me just download
> SuSe personal free iso.
> I do not know SuSe world: so here come the questions:
> 1. Is it fully functional OS (even when not purchased) ?
> 2. Will I be able to install development tools (command
> line ones - i do not need kdevelop) using this famous YaST ?
> 3. How does the situation with packages available look like
> (I mean could the amount of them be comared to gentoo 'portege'
> or freebsd 'ports' collections ?) ?
The Personal Edition is lot "slimmer" than the Professional, but certainly fully functional.
As a former debian user, you'll certainly be familiar with apt, so take a look at http://linux01.gwdg.de/apt4rpm/
Lots more software available, including all the development tools you'll want.
Enjoy!
David
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