Re: Debian compatibility(?)
Michael P. Soulier writes:
> think so. Debian requires that all packages installed be done
> through it's packaging tools to maintain it's database.
Not true. You can install whatever you want in /usr/local and it will work
fine. The packaging system just won't know about it.
Xucaen writes:
> what's this?? Does this mean that debian isn't compatible with other
> distros?
It is as compatible with them as they are with each other. In addition, it
follows the FHS.
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John Hasler
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Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, Wisconsin
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