Re: File location differences between Debian and other 'X'nix's?
Sorry for the format, but I'm E-Mailing from Lotus Notes on a Windows PC at work
and can't change the format. Sorry.
Thanks for the info for the FHS, I'll have a search for it later. This explains
why Netscape installed in /usr/local/. . . , but not why Debian puts sane's
config files in /etc/sane.d when sane looks for it in /usr/etc/sane.d. I'm
thinking, then that sane is to blame for being different? Like I said, I'll have
a search for the FHS doc's and have a read. This is how we learn things.
As far as RedHat, I'm not necessarily 'bashing' either RedHat or Debian. I was
just saying that, with RedHats simpler install, as compared to others, I may
have just been tempted to just 'Go with the flow' rather than digging in as I
have done. Among the things I've accomplished are,
Successfully compiling sound into my kernel. I had lots of problems with the
modules, so I've left it compiled in. RedHat, I've heard has sound available at
installation.
I've got an old 486 set-up as a remote X-Terminal for my daughter. It still
needs manual starting, but at least now my daughter can play with Linux without
fighting over the one PC.
I've recently been experimenting with USB to try to get my AGFA Snapscan1212U
working. I'm in contact with some programmers who have been very helpful. We've
made some progress, and hopefully, either with or without AGFA's assistance,
we'll get this working soon.
It seems so empowering to have achieved these simple things in such a short
time. Thanks to everyone who as offer information and assistance over the year.
Cheers,
John Gay
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