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Would you think you can achieve this better solution +until Mageia 2 RC? If so, I am totally ok with that. If you think it +will take longer than that, I do not think we can let this issue leave +hanging in the air when we approach Mageia 2 final, wasted work or +not. + +-- +wobo +</PRE> + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +<!--endarticle--> + <HR> + <P><UL> + <!--threads--> + <LI>Previous message: <A HREF="012686.html">[Mageia-dev] Minimum install of cauldron don't start console +</A></li> + <LI>Next message: <A HREF="012690.html">[Mageia-dev] Minimum install of cauldron don't start console +</A></li> + <LI> <B>Messages sorted by:</B> + <a href="date.html#12688">[ date ]</a> + <a href="thread.html#12688">[ thread ]</a> + <a href="subject.html#12688">[ subject ]</a> + <a href="author.html#12688">[ author ]</a> + </LI> + </UL> + +<hr> +<a href="https://www.mageia.org/mailman/listinfo/mageia-dev">More information about the Mageia-dev +mailing list</a><br> +</body></html> |