On (21/10/03 18:44), Olav Lavell wrote: > Op di 21-10-2003, om 01:25 schreef John Hasler: > > > Olav Lavell writes: > > > Denbian still installs too much stuff I did not ask for. It's not a > > > "minimal" distribution > > > > The Debian base system is too much? > > Isn't it? > > Why would one ever install Exim in a _base_ system? To name just one. To deliver system messages perhaps?
Regards Clive > > [the following part was about easy updating through apt-get:] > > > > Yeah, unless you start installing stuff that did not came packaged from > > > Debian. > > > > > For instance, I like having a conservative Woody base system with bleeding > > > edge custom compiled apache and php on it. > > > > Download the source packages from Unstable, make your changes, and then > > build and install the packages. > > I am missing your point here - have no problems finding sources or > compiling them. > > My remark was just to clarify that there are scenarios where keeping a > system up to date is not an easy task performed automatically. > > > -- > Met vriendelijke groet, > > Olav. > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- http://www.clivemenzies.co.uk strategies for business -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
