Distro version numbers - Was:; Re: [Gllug] RH 7.1 -> 7.2 upgrade problems

[Alain Williams]

On Fri, Nov 23, 2001 at 03:11:51PM +0000, Martin Ling wrote:
> On Wed, Nov 21, 2001 at 11:24:06PM +0000, Dan Kolb wrote:
> > 
> > Notice how Debian that doesn't sell boxed sets, is on a fairly low
> > version number.
> 
> I think it's more to do with just having a clue, personally.
> 
> So, which will be the first one to release Linux 2002, or Linux
> <short string of 'cool' letters - I believe these are commonly
> interpreted to include 'V', 'X' and 'Z'. 'e' and 'i' went out of fashion
> when the Bubble burst, of course. Is 'P' a new entry this year?>

Don't bash the commercial Linux distros, they have to make a living, it is largely
through their efforts that the interest in Linux is being raised.

They need to do things in a way that seems nice & warm & friendly to corporate
buyers. We know that it is what is on the inside of the box that matters,
let managers buy because they like the pretty box: the company tekkies will be
grateful[**] and soon chuck the box away.

[**] if they haven't already brought their own copy from Linux emporium into the office.

-- 
Alain Williams

#include <std_disclaimer.h>

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