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Joe
10-13-2005, 01:01 AM
Hi there!

Just a suggestion:

I think that the programs that require Linux Binary Compat 1.0 (or any other) pbi to work should be more clearly marked on the download site with a link to the pbi required.. this is to save confusion for the normal user.

For example : the link to the program has a different color, or an icon, or something that clearly marks it as requiring linux binaries.

As a user I downloaded and installed Realplayer - and it didnt work. Of course I completely forgot that I had reinstalled PCBSD so I just assumed that the pbi was broken. I just realised that it was because I have to reinstall the linux binaries.

Also, Skype didn't work. I am not at home to try it, but I assume that Skype needs linux binaries too? If so, then that download does not mention it and so the page should be updated.

If you want to make PCBSD a friendly system for all, this sort of information needs to be very clear for the enduser... the whole point of the pbi system is to stop these dependency issues.
Charles
10-13-2005, 02:28 AM
I agree 100% with you. I think the LinuxCompat should be install by default.
pcbsdusr
10-13-2005, 07:55 AM
I belive Kris has not made this yet because he is lacking space in the installation CDs...

I was thinking, if he could compress some resources on the CD maybe he could finally do it.
antik
10-13-2005, 10:14 AM
I belive Kris has not made this yet because he is lacking space in the installation CDs...

I was thinking, if he could compress some resources on the CD maybe he could finally do it.

actually- everything is compressed already..
pcbsdusr
10-13-2005, 12:31 PM
a better compression tool? :oops:
cb22
10-13-2005, 05:22 PM
Maybe we could get rid of the docs and manpages? Also is the image bziped?
antik
10-13-2005, 05:26 PM
Maybe we could get rid of the docs and manpages? Also is the image bziped?

Yes it is "bzipped" .tbz. one solution is to distribute second cd with all languages included.
kmoore134
10-13-2005, 05:31 PM
This is what I'm planning to do, a 2nd CD will be available with all the lang files on it :)
Solarin
10-13-2005, 05:33 PM
Maybe we could get rid of the docs and manpages? Also is the image bziped?

Whoah! But docs and man pages are part of what makes *nix systems so great, I'm not sure it'd be a good idea to lose those.
cb22
10-13-2005, 06:03 PM
Yeah thats true... IMHO removing the languages would be the best bet as i downloaded the chinese-english one just cause it was 40MB smaller :)
Charles
10-13-2005, 09:27 PM
After all, I think it's the best solution :roll:
mianwright
10-14-2005, 12:25 AM
So, if there will be two CDs from now on, does that mean the Linux Binary Compat will be in the default install? I agree that it should be.