> > Please note that having a single packaging standard won't give the > > ability to `cross-install' packages. The distributions differ in the > > filesystem layout, and in the way many services are implemented. > > > The big problem for me is that if the packaging systems converge then so > will the filesystem layout and the way many services are implemented. This > reduces the freedom of two distributions. I don't see this as > strengthening anyone.
What we really need is a way for the installer to set up and maintain a policy file that establishes the filesystem layout and where various programs are installed. I don't see how being trapped into forever using the layout philosophy from some distribution is a strength for free software. I do realize that this would be an enormous job for existing packages but it seems like it could be done for new work. Les Mikesell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
