On 2013-12-08 19:37 (GMT-0800) L.A. Walsh composed:
Carlos E. R. wrote:
Indeed yes, that's their duty as admins - not users. >:-) (a system upgrade is the task of the admin)
I don't see MS advertising or claiming that upgrading to Win 8 is something only a professional should try (nor similar coming from apple).
I see this as a problem w/linux. It shouldn't require an admin to update it.
It doesn't, but it does require appropriate documentation. Zypper and the DVD have weaknesses, but enough strength between them to do a good job. M$ doesn't fill up its installation media with a subset of a whole world of FOSS applications, unlike a Linux DVD, so has an easier job to do. So to overcome the weakness that is the application subset, Linux DVD installation needs the same installation sources configured that zypper has access to, with which the technology on the DVD absent from zypper can be used. IOW, either all the repos available need to be provided on installation or supplemental media, or the deficiency needs to be made up via internet access during installation. Or to make it easy, just use the boot iso (or the linux and initrd it contains) and do the whole upgrade with YaST over the internet, with its access to all repos. -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org