Posted by: Anonymous
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on January 17, 2008 11:10 PM
"So the answer to the multiplicity of package managers is to add yet another one?"
Yes, especially since it's a management tool that can scan your hard drive instead of a database to ensure that your system is truly compatible with the software being installed. What if you want a normal user running a certain program, and only that normal user? That would make things much simpler for businesses who want a simple alternative to Microsoft-based solutions.
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Posted by: Anonymous [ip: 97.87.136.5] on January 17, 2008 11:10 PMYes, especially since it's a management tool that can scan your hard drive instead of a database to ensure that your system is truly compatible with the software being installed. What if you want a normal user running a certain program, and only that normal user? That would make things much simpler for businesses who want a simple alternative to Microsoft-based solutions.
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