Feature changed by: Ali Rashid (chiddy249) Feature #312307, revision 3 Title: Add usb_modeswitch and splix packages to live CD`s openSUSE Distribution: Unconfirmed Priority Requester: Important + Requested by: Ali Rashid (chiddy249) Requested by: Vasil Yakauleu (vasilbelarus) Partner organization: openSUSE.org Description: My point of view is that CD`s(not DVD`s) should contain all packages required to install the system, to setup internet connection (then users can download all they need) and to support as maximum hardware as possible. Therefore, I think that packages 1)usb_modeswitch (usb_modeswitch-data and tcl as dependencies)= about 5,5Mb to provide a possibility connect to the internet for people with UMTS/3G wireless WAN devices. 2)splix= 3,4Mb to provide better support for SPL printers should be added to live CD`s. + Business case (Partner benefit): + openSUSE.org: Will allow users who are unable to download entire 4.7GB + DVD iso and depend on mobile broadband - such as USB 3G dongle + connections - but would still like to enjoy openSUSE by installing via + LiveCDs to have networking capability. + Discussion: + #1: Ali Rashid (chiddy249) (2011-07-26 03:34:51) + I'd just like to add that due to living in a part of the world with + very expensive data charges and poor connection a 4.7GB DVD iso doesn't + make sense for download. + Since I rely on a 3G connection for network connectivity I've had to + resort to using Fedora simply because usb_modeswitch, wvdial, smpppd + + dependencies are included on livecds. Both KDE and Gnome openSUSE 11.4 + Live CDs included NetworkManager based mobile broadband management were + unable to work with my connection. -- openSUSE Feature: https://features.opensuse.org/312307