Re: Need for Cross Platform Updates Distribution

Bryan Stillwell wrote:

I've never used suse personally, but I've tried using a
suse rpm witha redhat installation and it just screwed everything up.

I look at that as trying to install an OS/2 binary onto a Windows box
(and then complaining that it doesn't work).

Why are the
Linux distro companies fighting over something as simple as packaging
format?

The package format is the same (rpm), it's the contents that differ. And
I really don't see a fight - everyone seems quite happy to let the
others do what they want.

Also, what's this about suse using /opt for kde and gnome? sn't
/opt in the filesystem standard for commercial software only?

It all depends on what "standard" you're using.

I guess my main question for writing this message is will the various
distros (Yellowdog, linuxppc, suse, etc.) ever get package compatibility
where I can use a rpm from suse and install it on a yellowdog box?  or
will Debian be the best choice for me in the near/distant future for any
platform?

The distributions all want to make their stuff the best. And since
people have different opinions on what's best, distributions differ.
That's the way it goes.

I should also note that Debian packages also don't work well with other
distributions.

-Hollis

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