Too many dependencies? was: Is Linux always so frustating?

[William Hooper]

Robin Laing said:

> If I am setting up a workstation for a secretary and I don't want to
> allow Internet browsing, why should I install Mozilla.  If the address
> book code is required for OOo, then put the code in a separate
> package.  I can understand the dependencies for libs but not for
> applications.  How is the OOo download from OpenOffice.org handle this?

Well, you install Mozilla so you can use the library...

If you were doing a customized build (as opposed to the general build that
FC needs), you could remove the address book sections that require it.

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William Hooper