* christopher j bottaro (cjb@cs.utexas.edu) [021003 17:00]:
1) where can i see a list of all the packages included in the suse 8.1 distrobution?
http://www.suse.com/us/private/products/suse_linux/i386/packages_professiona... and http://www.suse.com/us/private/products/suse_linux/i386/new_features.html
2) is there automatic update system like redhat's up2date?
Yes, it's called YOU.
3) how configurable is the installation process? i kinda like to very carefully pick and choose what gets installed and then compile kde from source.
You can do that.
4) what boot loader does it use? grub i hope...=)
In 8.1, yes.
5) where can i get more detailed info about suse? where can i find out info and comparisons about/between all the major distros?
Not sure what you're looking for but you may want to start here: http://www.suse.com/us/private/products/suse_linux/i386/index.html
6) cups the main print system?
Yes. -- -ckm