util-linux

Robert Millan rmh at aybabtu.com
Fri Feb 3 21:22:09 UTC 2006


On Thu, Feb 02, 2006 at 06:00:16PM -0500, Dale C. Scheetz wrote:
> I know my idea would require a maintainer to step up and do the work, and while I'm not certain I'm the one to do this, I would certainly collaborate with someone on the problem.
> 
> util-linux is free software, right?
> 
> So, fork off util-generic, fix the issues for hurd and bsd, and keep on truck'n.
> If util-generic does the job on all platforms (including Linux) it might very well replace util-linux. At least, that's a level of competition that could be useful for all.
> 
> What do you think Robert?

Sounds like a good idea.  I think from all the possible solutions it's the one
that sucks less ;)

> BTW, the latest live bsd cd is MUCH better than the first one. Keep up the good work! I've been meaning to talk with you about applying Knoppix technology to that boot disk...

Will you come to FOSDEM?  I'll probably be there.  We can chat about this if
you like..

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Robert Millan



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