RE: slink is gone, goals for potato?
> Boot disk:
> Move to bzip2 for install disk should get some more space
> Install from serial line
> More languages for the boot disk
> Graphical install Ben Pfaff is working on (optional)
> Kernel boot logo? - Debian logo
> Things needed
> * Fb fdisk
> * Fb apt
> CD-ROMs with 2.88Mb boot disk, fit more stuff in.
> Start work on boot disks and CD early, so ready for release, no mad rush.
>
a) bzip2 is slow as hell on a small hardware. I use a p75 at work and let me
tell you, bzip2 while nice for downloads is a bear on the CPU. I am sure the
m68k people would be less than pleased. Same with those on older Suns.
b) 2.88 floppies are fairly rare, do not see much point in the effort.
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