i expected this to be the case on my laptop and was actually surprised to find that it did install an SMP kernel (the laptop is a dual-core).
Interesting... I installed 3 times on my system and got the same results 3 times. My CPU is an AMD X2 3800+ (dual core). When I install SUSE it correctly IDs it as needing an 64 bit SMP kernel. I tried Ubuntu from the LinuxFormat magazine, a downloaded Ubuntu and a downloaded Kubuntu. In all *buntu instances I got the i386 kernel. Weird.
i find just the opposite - i tried Synaptic
:-) That's what I love about the choices... you like Adept, I like Synaptic. We can use either and get the exact same results using the exact same repositories.
Not only that, but i have this deep-seated hatred of Gnome and GTK-based apps, so i'll always choose a non-GTK alternative when possible.
Yup, me too... usually. I let it go for Synaptic, and Firefox. Otherwise.. anything GTK is usually consigned to the depths of hell where it belongs. Ha ha... errr...
And the first time the 3rd party maintainers get tired and quit, Suse won't have multimedia support.
That is a concern... but when one bows out, and other steps in to fill the void. As it is though, I don't think we on the list express anywhere near enough appreciation for those people who provide us the resources at Packman, Guru, gwdg.de and others. Guys.. thanks.. :-)
The solution to that is not to drop the distro, but to unsub from this list (or any list with abusive/bullyish posters - and there are lots of
True... it was frustration and annoyance though. <shrug> I got over it :-) and I'm not going anywhere. C.