Actually from what I know SuSE has control over Yast, which is thier
"system manager" It is just a little less flexible than Hardrake in
Mandrake. So they are keeping part of thir code hidden. Yes I understand
that sounds like what MSFT has done, however, I feel that could change
in future distros. SuSE is by far the easiest distro I have used to make
my conversion to Linux from Win, and the easiest to config. I feel for a
"novices" OS this is perfect. Now w/ Novell involved they are llikely to
come out with an OS that is less restricted for the more advanced user.
After all it took short of a genius to install RH 5.2. .. I just feel
more Linux users should be grateful that we finally have a shot to get
Bill and crew down to a more manageable level. I know I migrated as I
was tired of high prices, and "Problems" with MSFT products. Linux has
beena chalange, but I am here, Faithfully!

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On Fri, 2004-01-16 at 01:35, Michael Havens wrote:
> Thanks for letting us know about it ,Mike. It caused me to worry because from 
> what I've heard SUSE has proprietary software in it. Well, I suppose that 
> Novel felt as if they had to pay for it to legitimize their purchase.
> 
> On Thursday 15 January 2004 11:38 pm, Mike said:
> ~
> ~  Did no one like my news letter?  ;)
> ~ Just thought there would be more excitement about Linux getting more
> ~ marketshare and credability, not that a dinosaur is the best source or
> ~ anything.. lol
> ~
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