* Basil Chupin <blchupin@iinet.net.au> [04-12-13 01:02]: [...]
Why were the runlevels done away with anyway? For what illogical reason?
They have not *really* been "done away with", but have really changed considerably in ?definition?. Runlevel is/was a system state where certain capabilities are present such as (loosely) 5, the graphical state, and 3, multi-user/networking state. Now you have targets which have similar names and capabilities but are not numbered and represent a "dynamic" state where the deamons may not be active but will be called if necessary. Think of it like having a pantry stocked for daily needs and the same pantry stocked for a family get-together, runlevel 3/5, vs a minimally stocked pantry but ready access to needed items for either level from a grocery next door. This may not be accurate but that is what I understand from list conversation. Previous, you could not apply a different system graphics driver while the present driver what used, runlevel 5, but dropping to a text mode, runlevel 3, you could. Now by leaving the "graphics target" you accomplish the same and are able to install a different graphics driver. I believe it is called "progress" :^) -- (paka)Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA HOG # US1244711 http://wahoo.no-ip.org Photo Album: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/gallery2 http://en.opensuse.org openSUSE Community Member Registered Linux User #207535 @ http://linuxcounter.net -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org