Dr. Diesel wrote:
I'm with the size reduction group. Minimal install and yum for the
rest. For example, I never install Openoffice cause there is usually
already an updated version, why install it then have to download the
same amount for the update?
Create a basic install CD, then hit the repos for the packages that
interest you, then you'll be getting the latest on the first run. Of
course this doesn't work for dialup people but......
I like the benefit of this. Just keep a current and patched basic
installer on the mirrors.
But I do see two issues. One as mentioned, this will affect the dial-up
users. But then dial-up users are going to be affected anyways due to
the number up updates from the ISO image to the latest. Using this
method will involve about the same amount of bandwidth but only once.
How do you do an install on a system that isn't on the net? This is
where the DVD with a full set of applications is better. Now if you
have a database of applications and information that can be searched, it
would make this better with a custom spin.
On this note, have an installer with search or information tools similar
to what is in Yumex for those that want the point-click experience.
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Robin Laing
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