Re: "Meta" packages

[Ali Abdin <ALIABDIN aucegypt edu>]

On Mon, 2 Oct 2000, John Fleck wrote:

> I'm cc:ing the gnome-docs list:
> 
> On Tue, Oct 03, 2000 at 01:23:09AM -0200, Ali Abdin wrote:
> > 
> > I think the GDP crew needs to write a 'Installing GNOME 1.4' document /before/
> > the release. When I first started using Linux, I was directed by people to KDE
> > (thats how I found out about GNOME by the way). Anyway, one thing that KDE
> > excels in is that it has DETAILED instructions on how to install KDE on /many/
> > systems.
> > 
> > What I would think needs to be covered is: Installing from tarballs,
> > Installing from RPMS (will there be official GNOME 1.4 RPMS???), and
> > Installing from Debian (is this section really necessary?). There should be a
> > section on Installing from scratch and 'Upgrading'
> > 
> > Note: Installing from Helix Code should not be covered in depth really - a)
> > that is up to Helix Code to do and b) it is already pretty much
> > straightforward for Helix Code users.
> >  
> 
> This is a terrific idea. It also should include an explanation of what
> role each package plays, and which ones are necessary vs. optional.

Yes - you could use telsa's FAQ as a basis for this.

Regards,
Ali