Re: Do tools &/or instructions exist?
Jonas Smedegaard wrote:
Hi Richard,
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Your reply reply rattled my cage a little (generally a good thing
;). I'll redo my post, hopefully clarifying things.
I'm moving FROM MS Windows.
A Linux variant is reasonable route if I don't wish to rewrite
the world.
Debian has specific packages I need, a broad selection of
packages that I don't yet need, a selection of tools to fill the
gaps, and a large active user base.
Debian, due to its heritage, suffers from one major problem - it
tries to be *all* things to *all* people *all* of the time. I
want a *PERSONAL* computer, in the sense common in the 60's/70's.
It might be compared to an idealized case of ADHD - it can/will
work on anything (switching tasks quickly) but it is
hyper-focused, working only on current task.
The unique feature of the class of systems of interest - they do
*NOT* have any networking capability, be it LAN or internet or other.
There appear to be 3 relevant lists I might post to:
Embedian - but you note that the blends group sees that as a
blend. The attraction
for me is associating embedding with very small.
Installer - I see my goal being heavily focused on
installation tools/instructions.
The group seems focused on moving towards one tool
fits all.
PureBlends - seems oriented towards tools for small
identifiable groups.
I have some idea on how to accomplish. But your reply got me
rethinking some of my bookmarked links. Think my next step is
converting links to an annotated bibliography.
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