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cbagger01,

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I don't recall anyone here saying that minor DSL version number change 0.7.3 was going to be based on knoppix 3.4

Well, since there were no version numbers mentioned, it was my distinct impression from

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roberts

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Joined: Oct. 2003 Posted: July 24 2004,22:11

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Knoppix 3.4 uses isolinux, before it was using syslinux. DSL 0.7.x and prior has syslinux. The DSL testing version has isolinux. These two are very different in how things are packed for booting. If Knoppix 3.4 works then I am sure the new testing version will work. It will be sooner than you think.
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that a KNOPPIX 3.4 based DSL was just around the corner.

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Contrary to your insinuation, DSL is not in competition with Feather or any other compact Linux livecd. If another solution works better for you, my advice would be for you to use that solution.

I didn't insinuate or imply, you inferred. I mentioned simply that I can boot with Feather and that I can't with DSL. In those circumstances, is it really a question of something being better for me or rather something being at all for me?

laughing_gas,

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jlowell, I didn't know DSL was being made specifically for you? How special you must feel. And I see that Rob from Feather is also specifically making his distribution for your personal needs. Gee that's great! I wish I were you.

You've actually managed to take my remarks personally? Your sarcasm notwithstanding, it's certainly clear that you must feel that I'm special, very special indeed. I mean really, my opinions matter to you? Yours don't matter to me. Think about it.

clivesay,

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I definitely wouldn't want anyone to look at Feather and DSL as competitors.

Hi Chris. As I mentioned to cbagger above, it's less a matter of seeing these two distros as competitors than it is being able to use one of them at all. I had the impression from roberts's remarks that release of a KNOPPIX 3.4 based DSL was immanent. Clearly, I've misunderstood something here. That notwithstanding, I'm going to need to use something and I'm afraid that's going to have to be Feather.

ke4nt1,

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It's unfortunate that your issue was not resolved in this release

Yes, it is. I'm left with no choice but to elect Feather for my purposes. Sorry I couldn't give DSL an in-place test.

jlowell

jlowell -

I bet it's probably coming soon but will have to wait a couple of releases I'm guessing.

My point was not to give up on DSL. Your message had that tone and I didn't want you to do that. You would miss alot in learning! That is the bad thing about typing messages, leaves for alot of room for individual interpretation.

Take care

Chris

I thought this was very clear when I read it...

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Well, since there were no version numbers mentioned, it was my distinct impression from

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roberts

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Joined: Oct. 2003 Posted: July 24 2004,22:11

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Knoppix 3.4 uses isolinux, before it was using syslinux. DSL 0.7.x and prior has syslinux. The DSL testing version has isolinux. These two are very different in how things are packed for booting. If Knoppix 3.4 works then I am sure the new testing version will work. It will be sooner than you think.
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that a KNOPPIX 3.4 based DSL was just around the corner.

The 0.7.3 is part of the 0.7.x series that roberts mentions in his post...

and the 0.8 version IS due to be out very soon.. just not Today..

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ke4nt1,

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It's unfortunate that your issue was not resolved in this release

Yes, it is. I'm left with no choice but to elect Feather for my purposes. Sorry I couldn't give DSL an in-place test.

Of course, even the DSL 0.8 series may not work for your hardware either....
If you decide to ever ditch the P2-440, or upgrade the video card,
perhaps DSL will then be suitable for your purposes.
I've enjoyed your posts, and your beta testing with your system.
I hope to continue to see you posting in the DSL forums,
and look forward to your posts in the Feather forums ...

You never told us how it booted with the promise ATA card removed...
Curious if the 0.7.3 version has any effect on your booting issue without it ..

ke4nt

One thing I want to say is that this might be the top for core desktop applications for DSL. Jumping to the new kernel and isolinux will not be a free transition, it will cost in size. We are likely to lose an app or more, and we'll be forcing those who must boot from a floppy to now use two floppies which will significantly increase their bootup time.

Obviously the choice to jump is not clean, there will be some who'd wish we hadn't. There will be winners and losers from the move.

John is right about the size. We have to remember that Feather is about 14mb, give or take, bigger than DSL. Rob uses alot of scripting for the Feather addons.

John - I don't know how Rob does it but Feather still has a single floppy for booting.

Take care

Chris

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