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Re: dpkg issues

On Sun, 23 Feb 1997, Bruce Perens wrote:

> From: csmall@gonzo.vk2xlz.ampr.org (Craig Small)
> > So what *is* Debian then?
> 
> 1. Entirely free software.
> 2. Open development model.
> 3. Non-profit organization.
> 

I respect these goals but I don't personally care about them too much.  I
use Linux not to prove some anti-Microsoft point (I'm a Microsoft
Certified Solution Developer) or out of starry-eyed idealism but because
it works.  It lets me do my work with exceptional ease.  If I needed
commercial apps to do something I'd pay the money without a second
thought.  It's the package system that to me is the most attractive
feature of Debian.  I started my Linux career with Slackware but in the
process of upgrading to ELF, completely ruined my system.  That's when I
began looking at other distributions and the way Debian did things just
seemed better than Red Hats way.  If we're going to go with .rpms, I would
simply stop using Debian and switch to Caldera. 

I heartily agree with all those who think we just need an easier front-end
to the packaging system.

-- Jaldhar 


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