Re: No X configuration offered during install of Woody (30r1)
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.
[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.
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