Re: Roles for distributions

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However, the intractible part is getting my fix into the official sources.
I'm not working for a distribution; maybe it would be easier if I was.
I'm just a user who doesn't want to have to keep reapplying my patches every
time I get a new release, and would like to fix stuff properly so the next
guy who comes along has an easier time than I did.  It's not at all clear how
to get fixes in even once you've dug up the solution.

You guys are discussing some of the issues our group (of two) would like
to rectify. This is an on-going problem, and I think part of it has to do
with the fact that there is not a "non-commercial" distribution going. We

Please clarify. I thought Debian qualifies as a non-commercial
distribution?

I don't think any of this really is about commercial vs. volunteer
interests. Rather mainstream vs. oddball architecture issues.

	Michael


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