Re: Mozilla 1.2.x and Evolution...
From: JTS (jts01_at_bresnan.net)
Date: 01/21/04
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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 19:37:34 GMT
>>Still being new to Linux why would I wait for the Fedora releases?
>>Isn't Fedora another distro?
>
>
> Well I don't know whether it's _another_ distro since I don't know what
> you are currently using. You haven't mentioned your distro yet, but since
> you are posting to linux.redhat.misc, I can rather safely assume that you
> are using either RH or Fedora. RH doesn't support the home user desktop
> anymore with RH branded distros, which is why they have the Fedora brand
> to continue this development effort.
>
> Now, why use Fedora packages? First, you don't _have_ to use them, it's
> just a suggestion. Fedora Core 1 is derived from RH9, in fact you could
> call RH9.1 from my point of view. That is, the packages are compatible in
> such a way that it was possible for me to update RH9 to FC1 without major
> problems using apt. Installing packages from Fedora will give you the
> least compatibility and dependency headaches IMHO. The development tree
> will most certainly work, albeit your system could become flaky, due to
> the tree being in development (ie. it's not well tested).
>
> In the end, it's your call whether you think you can handle dependency
> issues better than the Fedora project. I used to install software from
> various sources, mostly compiling and handling dependencies myself, until
> I realised how much work I could safe myself by using distro packages and
> with a apt for rpm, updating my system is now a matter of two lines on the
> CLI. Breaking the default software management and dependency resolution
> mechanisms on your system is nevertheless a very good way to learn more
> about your system ;-).
>
> HTH
> Andreas
Wow, thanks for the information. Yes I'm using Red Hat 9, the version
that comes with 'The Red Hat Linux 9 Bible', since I wanted to make sure
I got all the stuff I needed for certain. ;) I guess my biggest
concern is my lack of knowing what I'm doing as far as installing FC1.
I've heard OF it, but never really seen or tried it before. ;) And
since I pretty much have my system running how I want it to (short of
not being able to hear audio CD's), I'm afraid to touch anything that
might mess it up. ;)
Now that you've told me, though, I know I can backup my Evolution
settings & stuff safely. That makes me feel better! I'll give FC1 a
shot one day, just need to learn what I'm doing a bit more before I
start making overly-bold moves for my level of knowledge!
I guess the only other complaint I have with Linux is the lack of native
games (first person shooters, MMORPGs, etc...) but I DO wish installing
things was a bit nicer to me. ;) Having used Windows my whole life
until about 2 weeks ago, the installation of things can be a tad tricky.
;)
I have a question, though, about Linux as a whole. Why are there so
many distros of it? Seems like it started off with a great idea and
then fragmented into many good ideas, that are somehow only mildly
related. I dunno, as I said, I'm new and don't know much about it,
other than I love Linux a LOT compared to Windows XP. Just wish I could
play Dark Age of Camelot & Tribes 2 in here natively. I know there's a
native version of Tribes 2, but I don't think my wife would understand
me buying a game that I've already bought before. ;)
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