Subject: Re: Need for Cross Platform Updates Distribution
From: Hollis Blanchard (hollis@amulet.co.jp)
Date: Mon Jun 19 2000 - 02:19:27 MDT
Bryan Stillwell wrote:
>
> I've never used suse personally, but I've tried using a
> suse rpm witha redhat installation and it just screwed everything up.
I look at that as trying to install an OS/2 binary onto a Windows box
(and then complaining that it doesn't work).
> Why are the
> Linux distro companies fighting over something as simple as packaging
> format?
The package format is the same (rpm), it's the contents that differ. And
I really don't see a fight - everyone seems quite happy to let the
others do what they want.
> Also, what's this about suse using /opt for kde and gnome? sn't
> /opt in the filesystem standard for commercial software only?
It all depends on what "standard" you're using.
> I guess my main question for writing this message is will the various
> distros (Yellowdog, linuxppc, suse, etc.) ever get package compatibility
> where I can use a rpm from suse and install it on a yellowdog box? or
> will Debian be the best choice for me in the near/distant future for any
> platform?
The distributions all want to make their stuff the best. And since
people have different opinions on what's best, distributions differ.
That's the way it goes.
I should also note that Debian packages also don't work well with other
distributions.
-Hollis
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