[NTLUG:Discuss] Desktop Linux - From Open Source

[Stephen Davidson]

I like YaST in regards to software management.

-Steve

Stan Gatchel wrote:
> CNR from Linspire has some very nice features but I think it has a way 
> to go (no uninstall for instance) before it's ready for prime time. 
> Synaptic is not too bad. Autopackage seems promising but the number of 
> packages using it is small. There are many people working on this so 
> hopefully something will come out of it.
> 
> Is KDE working on something in this area?
> 
> The big advantage of Linux is the free application base. Yes, Windows 
> offers many app's, easily installed, but you get into the ole 
> "purchase/endless-upgrade" cycle designed to empty you pockets! If we 
> can ever have a free (or even subscription) service that can upgrade 
> major distros from a large repository, I think we can then say "problem 
> solved." Next?
> 
> 
> Stan
>