[indiana-discuss] Indiana Wish List

[Eric Boutilier]

On Thu, 12 Jul 2007, Frank van der Linden wrote:
>
> ...
> The second problem comes when you hand them a DVD to try it out, or if
> you sit down with them to install it. The installer doesn't look good.
> Some hardware may not be supported. It's an embarassing experience
> trying to install Solaris sometimes, especially when e.g. Ubuntu "Just
> Worked".
>
> The third problem comes when they want to install their favorite
> packages. I'm not talking about commandline utilities yet, I'm talking
> about window managers and such. They don't like the (lack of a)
> packaging system (and who wouldn't), although sometimes blastwave helps.

I agree, lack of network repository based packaging and package
management, and easy (single CD, IMO) installation are the
biggest barriers to entry in my experience.


> ...
> Including some (different versions of) commandline utilities that Linux
> users know is useful, and a start has been made with /usr/gnu...

Good point, /usr/gnu, aka case 2007/047, the architectural framework to
solving this problem, is already done and producing fruit.

Eric


> But I don't think it is a critical issue right now, and we're losing focus by
> discussing their details.
>
> - Frank