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John Thacker wrote:
On Thu, Apr 07, 2005 at 04:59:51PM +0100, Mike Hearn wrote:
No it's not. Windows XP provides compatibility for applications written over a decade ago, yet it still fits on one CD.
For example, if you want Office, that adds CDs to the XP install.
Perhaps this would present an interesting alternative to organizing the packages on cd's. I know it has been discussed ad nauseum on this list but a "Basic Graphical" intsall that required only the first cd would provide a large group of core users all of the tools they need to fill in the missing application gaps (OOo, GIMP, etc). Especially is pup sees the light of day soon enough. Is this really possible?
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