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[Mark Weaver]

Matthew Miller wrote:
> On Fri, Dec 24, 2004 at 11:54:11AM -0500, Mark Weaver wrote:
> 
>>primarily because FC3 is on the bleeding edge of where RH is going, 
>>whereas RH9 is stable and not in a state of development flux. That being 
>>the case its far easier to learn the basics on a more stable platform 
>>rather than having to learn on a platform that most certainly has quirks 
>>as FC3 certainly does.
> 
> 
> It's a tradeoff. The GUI config tools on FC3 are much more advanced and
> nicer to use, and for support for new hardware, there's no contest.
> 
> And new software, too. Sure, you can get Firefox packaged up for RHL9, but
> it's really really easy for FC3.
> 

agreed... however it'd be easier for new folks if the development cycle 
were just a bit protracted. But then thats where the fun is! :)

-- 
Mark

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