From: Jim.Corbett@f35.n152.z1.fidonet.org (Jim Corbett) Subject: Question and Observations Date: 30 Dec 1992 22:18:00 GMT
> 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.
You seem to be catching some flak now and then Peter.
Let me turn the tide a bit and say THANKS for your efforts.
May I suggest that you not try to keep up with all the
latest releases of everything, and just release SLS sets that you are
very happy with.
Or release a SOLID SLS and a BEAT-BETA SLS set, so those that have to
have the latest and greatest will be able to help you debug and those
that are wanting something more solid can have that as well.
Your install scripts and now Linus's "make config" have been GREAT
additions to those of us that are trying to help others set up LINUX
systems.
I started messing with LINUX to learn UNIX (tm) and to have a true
multitasking system at home. This last year has really educated me.
Thanks to getting the FIDO LINUX ECHO from GregN at 343/34 (yes it is a
lot of stuff to read) I have learned LOTS about Linux, and have been
able to assist others setting it up.
My thanks to you and all the others that have made MAJOR and MINOR
contributions to the LINUX project. And especilly to SANTA LINUS!
> But if you need a finished product now, try SCO or DELL.
Well said! (add SUN SOLARIS to the list...)
I have a feeling that there will be many impovements in the comming
year, a more stable kernel and recompiles of many of the utils and
support programs. I truly look forward to the year 2000 and what LINUX
will be then! (think of all the NEW CPU's it will have been compiled to
work on by then)
Have a great 1993!
And again, thanks for your efforts.
* Origin: Intermittent Connection, Eugene OR 503-344-9838 (1:152/35)