Martin Schlander wrote:

> This doesn't mean I don't agree with the changes made. I do - I believe
> Zen, Rug and YaST software management will complement each other perfectly
> (in 10.2). I also think it was right to remove binary only kernel modules.

The binary kernel modules removal was one of the worst decisions Novell has
took. It was a flagrant step back in the process of creating a user
friendly Linux distribution. It was not a technical decision. It was a pure
political one, and a fine example of a "loose-loose" situation.

What is most ironic is that, at the same time they introduce Xgl -- an
Xserver that requires 3D hardware acceleration --, they remove support for
NVidia and ATI drivers...

Not to mention the hassle of recompiling the fglrx and nvidia kernel modules
right after any kernel security update. I wonder if Novell salesmen are
going to mention this when they try to convince their customers about the
wonders of ZENworks Patch Management...


Mark

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