> I think the real problem would be to get the linux community to agree
> on what would be "recommended." I wouldn't want to try to suggest
> choosing either emacs or vi as The Editor in the base installation :)
> Perhaps distros like Mandrake could have their users vote on, for
> example, which of the 5 terminal programs should be installed by
> default, and which should be optional...
Really difficult to choose. By default, Xemacs and vi must be installed.
Then if you choose to install Gnome, Gnome-terminal
KDE-->konsole
Enlightement-->Eterm
It must be consistent for a new user, especially because you may find
references to theses in the menus.
But a feature that would be REALLY fine in Mandrake installation is the
automatic install of all dependencies when you choose a package.
An easy custom installation should be:
"Do you want KDE?"
YES --> install the whole bunch of KDE stuff
"Do you want GNOME?"
YES --> install the whole bunch of GNOME stuff
"Do you want any specific Window-MAnager?"
[*] Afterstep
[ ] Enlightenment
[*] Window Maker
[ ] ....
--> install those with all related packages
"Do you want any specific editors?"
[*] Vi
[ ] Emacs
[*] jed
[ ] ....
--> install those with all related packages
And so on...
I think this is really simple even for beginner, and it would be even better
with a help for each item. What do you think?
You may add a few more auestion for more advanced users in another type of
install such that ( You want KDE? Do you want KDE Games?)
And let the expert installs all the packages individually ( but it's so
long).
I hope Panoramix will be closer to this.
Fabien
