Re: [Rule-list] RULE + RH7.2 + UPDATES ?

[James]

On Thu, 21 Feb 2002 01:59:11 +0100
Martin Stricker <address@hidden> wrote:

> James wrote:
> 
> > I think this is where Marco's concept of static rpm builds could
> > help... why not have those libs uniquely needed by the app that may
> > not be on the box included with the app and put into /usr/local/lib.
> > Some libs... this won't work for (like gcc) but others (python 1.5
> > and 2.0 for example) can coexist.  But if you build static the
> > application and it's lib are one.  Lousy for really low mem boxes
> > (170mb hdd) but if the user has say a 2 gig or better, the small
> > increase in size would make up for the hassle of finding all of those
> > *$^&^ libs.
> 
> I prefer libraries, not statically linked applications. Libraries save
> quite an amount of memory (particularly important for RULE!), and they
> are reusable. I often use some libraries in my C programs.
> 
> Best regards,
> Martin Stricker

Martin,
  Most of the time I agree.  However there are cases where a comprimise needs 
to be made.  This is my only point.  KDE as good as it is (and it IS good) may 
be too heavy for RULE.  But Konq configured staticly is lighter than Netscape.  
It's a trade off and perhaps one best delt with one app at a time. 
James

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