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by rignes
Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:16 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: Slackware 11.0 is almost here
Replies: 30
Views: 17958

Yeah, it's kind of amazing how passonate people get about things. I'm as guilty of it as the next guy I'm sure. ;)
by rignes
Wed Sep 06, 2006 2:41 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: Slackware 11.0 is almost here
Replies: 30
Views: 17958

Yeah, it can be difficult to know what bits to install and what not to install. You can choose an expert installation and choose what specific packages you want. It's been a long while since I've installed Slackware other than a full install so I don't remember exactly the method anymore. I just get...
by rignes
Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:11 am
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: Slackware 11.0 is almost here
Replies: 30
Views: 17958

Simplicity in Slackware doesn't refer to it being simple for the user in my opinion but rather that the system itself is simply designed. A system that is simple is more stable than one that is complex and adding all the doodads to make it simple for the user adds complexity to the system, thus redu...
by rignes
Mon Sep 04, 2006 8:49 pm
Forum: Tech Show Discussion
Topic: Slackware 11.0 is almost here
Replies: 30
Views: 17958

Hey Chess, I was looking into slacktrack, and checkinstall, for tracking programs compiled from source. Do you use either one of these? I've just been compiling from source, and installing the old fashion way. Would using one of these tools be a better idea? Checkinstall is an awesome utility. I us...