[ncolug] Re: libc6 during the install

  • From: Chuck Stickelman <cstickelman@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: ncolug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 23:28:26 -0500

Michael K. wrote:
> The issue is that they got creative with their packaging in putting
> packages together with odd names, then they changed their naming
> conventions mid-stream.  It was just odd what they were doing.
>
> Again, I agree that there is little real reason to reload a system. 
> For me, I like a fresh clean system.  Is it an artifact of an M$
> world?  Maybe.  Personally, I think it's just that I enjoy going
> through the new installers.  I like to see how things have changed.  I
> like getting a system cleaned off and building it again.  It helps me
> stay fresh when helping others installing their systems too.
>
> Yes, you are right... I'm doing something I don't need to do.  But I
> like it.
>
> It's sort of like pulling cat through a | .
>
> Mike K.
>
This is one thing I hope to use Virtualization for.  When I want to
explore an installer or learn a new/different Distribution, I'll build a
VM around the experience.  When done, I can keep or kill it at will...

At least in theory.

Chuck


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