On Wednesday 01 December 2004 23:26, Paul Howarth wrote:
Robin Laing wrote:
> I will agree with this. The one thing that is required for many "NEW"
> users is the GUI and a configured yum.conf file.
FC3 *does* come with a configured yum.conf file, complete with pointer to a
mirrorlist so that everyone's not trying to download everything from
download.fedora.redhat.com.
Debian does it better; asks you where you are, then asks you to choose one
appropriate.
Whether the user can pick the best is arguable, but at least they're in the
right country:-)
> A new user file with
> an icon on the desktop would also be a great idea with common answers
> such as how to get mp3 and DVD's to play on Fedora.
Wouldn't that mean an official endorsement of one of the "unofficial"
repos?
1. Does it have to be one?
2. Why not several of the most popular?
3. If not 2, then a link to where to find out more.
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