From: girardi@rniil.rni.sub.org (Norbert J. Girardi) Subject: Re: Question and Observations Date: 30 Dec 1992 10:40:35 GMT
whit@Tymnet.COM (Kendall Whitlatch) writes:
> pmacdona@sanjuan (Peter MacDonald) writes:
> |I am doing the best I can with SLS. I can't help the fact
> |that minor errors on my part result in extra postings on
> |the internet. A hazard of the trade. What you don't see
> |are the countless hours I spent collecting and configuring
> |the tcpip system, shadow passwords, the install scripts, etc.
> |Please be patient and you will be rewarded. But if you need
> |a finished product now, try SCO or DELL.
> |
> |Peter
>
> I just wanted to extend to Peter my thanks for compiling the SLS package.
> If it wasn't for him I think the spread of Linux would have been VERY
> limited. I personally am not interested in combing through all the FTP
> sites trying to find code that I can run on (much less port to) Linux.
I fully agree with Kendall. For us POOR people just hanging on UUCP only
sites Peter McDonaldos work has been the best since sliced bread.
I think because of Peters work LINUX is spreading almost like a disease :-))).
>
> Peter takes a pretty good beating here on C.O.L. every time any minor
> flaw in the package is found. I think he needs a little applause for
> even attempting the task in the first place.
>
Those guys complaining about minor flaws in SLS are certanly are NOT the
SILENT MAYORITY.
So, Peter take the beating with a smile. You know that for each moron
who is complaning there are at least hundreds of happy LINUXERS who
really appreciate your efford.
> Thanks again.
And again.
>
> Kendall Whitlatch
> whit@Tymnet.COM
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