<SNAP ON> ---------- From: salwen[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 1996 1:23 AM To: billy.chow Cc: debian-user Subject: Re: X11 and LaTeX minimal install
> A minimal X (and LaTeX) installation requires several debian packages, >but most people either do not want X or want at least a minimal >installation, right? So what are the justifications of splitting a >minimal X and LaTeX the way it is? The developers may have their own reasons for breaking up the packages but I can suggest a couple. If people are pulling the packages over a phone line there is an advantage to limitting the size of individual packages. That way they can hang up the phone periodically. Also, if a bug shows up that needs to be fixed they only have to download the package that is broken. Nathan <SNAP OFF> And what about Floppy Installation like myself ! I can install most of the debian package with single floppy (1.44M although :) and only have to split few ones... It can be a good thing if you can set a more pratical multiple floppy installation scheme for those who needs space to install... But I think you already discuss about it! :)