[Bio-Linux] Bio-Linux future directions - OS choice.

[Chris Beck]

Speaking as a non-grant user I have only one caveat.  It might be wise to also take into consideration the distribution that the bio 
packages are built-developed under ... if they track a fast moving distro like fedora (which will be moving to kernel 2.6 within the 
next few months then a slow moving distro like debian might fall behind.  That, of course, is contingent on the pakcages in question 
being closely tied to the underlying system, if they are loosely coupled then no worries.

Cheers,
Chris

It is whispered that Dan Swan was heard, on or about 09/03/04 11:16 AM to say:

> Dear All,
> 
> 
> Firstly, and very importantly, we felt that the Debian base of Knoppix
> will prove to be more stable than any other distribution. This means
> that the base system is likely to require major updating less often, and
> that the major system updates that do become necessary are likely to be
> easily executed and go smoothly.
> 

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Chris Beck / Y.A.B.A. / Fungal Genomics / CFSG / Concordia University
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