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Old 03-19-2008, 09:31 PM   #1
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From today's changelog entry

Wed Mar 19 19:34:38 CDT 2008
Is this Slackware 12.1 RC 1 yet? It has to be close.

ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackwar.../ChangeLog.txt
 
Old 03-20-2008, 12:22 AM   #2
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glad to know that the wait time is finally getting closer to an end
it's already posted on my slackblogs also
 
Old 03-20-2008, 05:24 AM   #3
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does anyone know if Slackware will include support for virtualisation ?

imho, at the very least virtual box should come in the extras package...
 
Old 03-20-2008, 08:09 AM   #4
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does anyone know if Slackware will include support for virtualisation ?

imho, at the very least virtual box should come in the extras package...
Virtual Box runs just fine on my 12.0 and -current boxes. I seriously doubt Pat will ever include it in /extras.
 
Old 03-20-2008, 10:31 AM   #5
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virtual box is runs flawlessly on my slack 11 2.6.17.13 laptop.
 
Old 03-20-2008, 02:11 PM   #6
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I know it runs flawlessly ... many people have said that before. My point is ... virtualisation is becoming more and more commonplace and thats why it should be included in /extra thats all.

Other than that , it is a PAIN to install VirtualBox compared to how easy it would be if Pat decides to put it in.
 
Old 03-20-2008, 11:42 PM   #7
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I'd like to see an 'upgrade' option in the installer, like how FreeBSD has an option to upgrade itself when run setup from the disc.
 
Old 03-21-2008, 02:03 AM   #8
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Other than that , it is a PAIN to install VirtualBox compared to how easy it would be if Pat decides to put it in.
Oh, I had no problems installing it.

I definitely agree that virtualisation is an increasingly used tool - it's invaluable to my work.
 
Old 03-21-2008, 03:15 AM   #9
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Support, the VirtualBox is a very useful tool.
 
Old 03-21-2008, 10:14 AM   #10
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Oh, I had no problems installing it.
comeon, no package is as easy as something approved by PAT in the slackware DVD

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I'd like to see an 'upgrade' option in the installer, like how FreeBSD has an option to upgrade itself when run setup from the disc.
I prefer the upgrading.txt format. Helps me keep on eye on what I am upgrading to.
 
Old 03-21-2008, 10:55 AM   #11
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comeon, no package is as easy as something approved by PAT in the slackware DVD
can't argue with that
 
  


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