On Mon, 2006-03-20 at 17:29 -0500, Mike A. Harris wrote: > Paul F. Johnson wrote: > > Hi, > > > > > >>But let's get a clear roadmap down this time, what features are > >>essential for the next cycle? > > > > > > A *much* reduced core size (5 CDs + rescue is getting a bit much) and > > large reduction in the overall memory overhead. I know FC is fantastic, > > but given you need 128Mb for a text only version and 512Mb for a desktop > > environment, it's becoming hard to justify to the powers that be that > > using Linux over WinXP is that good an option. > > Are you implying that the only reason one would choose Linux over > Windows XP, is because it has lower memory and system requirements? No, not "the only reason", but one essential reason: Linux's small memory footprint and it's free licensing had enabled people to use Linux on "recycled HW". Ralf -- fedora-devel-list mailing list fedora-devel-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-devel-list
