Re: [Mentalunix-developers] distro

[The_Micea <las...@ad...>]

That is sad that your CS class is going.  I think thats a good idea,  Its
just as much work as the programming, so if thats what you want to do then
its fine by me.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clinton Ebadi" <men...@cr...>
To: <men...@li...>
Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2000 6:54 PM
Subject: [Mentalunix-developers] distro


> I have been using Debian(2.2) for the past month, and it is an
> amazing distro. But, the install is horrible(everything up to getting
> thrown into dselect at 2am is fine). apt/dpkg is IMHO the best
> package manager currently. So, I have a proposal:
>
> Write a new installer like planned, and base the distro completely
> from the ground up(pacakge wise), and use it.
>
> Basically, write an installer based on apt/dpkg, and then create a
> system of packages(but letting users use the
> Debian/helixcode/Corel/LibraNet archives if they want too). Later,
> we can write mpkg, and have it support installation of debs, rpms,
> tgzs(slackware), and sli(stampede) packages; as well as the
> importation of their package databases. Basically, make mpkg a
> unifying package manager, with its own format on the side. Using
> the debian utilities(update-menus, update-alternatives, etc) can
> really cut down on the development time too. So, in essence, use
> the great parts of debian, and then write a new installer, and create
> the rest of the distro from scratch. This brings me to another point:
>
> I suck badly at programming
>
> This is a true fact. So, I have a way to fix this:
>
> I don't code
>
> I can "manage" the project, and write specs while I improve my
> coding skills to help get the distro off the ground. I can assemble
> the list of software the distro will need, and package it. And, I can
> maintain the website. How does everyone feel about this? I am in
> the process of (attempting to) become a better programmer. But,
> since the american school system(and it lack of adequate
> teachers) has screwed me, I have to teach myself(there is no CS
> program in my school system next year due to low enrollment...it
> will be sad to see it go).
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