[KLUG Members] Linux distro comparison

[Adam Williams]

>> If it's the quality product that previous Redhat release have been, then
>> the answer will probably be "yes".  I really don't want to go shopping
>> for a new desktop distribution right now.
>Yea, I've got other things to do right now as well.

Yep.

>> BTW, I'm VERY GLAD I waited to install Ximian's desktop!!!  ;-)
>> I really didn't want that hassle AGAIN ...
>Yes, it was a PITA last time I did it. A reinstall worked better. Of 
>course I would have had to wait until Ximian released a version that was
>compatible.

It appears that the RH9 XD2 will install on Fedora.  Not certain however, 
there are conflicting reports bouncing around.

>> 1) You may remove Ximian GNOME from your system prior to upgrading to
>> Fedora Core.
>Then what's the point?

I tested this in upgrading from RH8->RH9 in Vmware, it worked.  I just 
went into the Red Carpet XD channel / installed software, picked 
everything, and said remove.  Then I reinstalled from X in fail-safe mode 
after the upgrade.   Everything seemed to work, but I honestly didn't 
stress it very hard.  Don't see why that wouldn't work - I've done the 
same wipe-then-put-back on my laptop a couple of times and haven't had any 
resulting problems. [ Occasionally I test something and trash it,  RC 
Express always brings me back in a few minutes ].

>> 3) You may upgrade your system, and then immediately remove all
>> remaining Ximian RPMs, replacing them with the corresponding Fedora Core
>> RPMs.
>Hmm... I'm still thinking a reinstall is the better way to go. 

For a desktop, why not.  Its been my approach to desktops lately,  and it 
helps to uncover anything you tweaked and forgot to document. :)