[WBEL-users] WBEL 4 Updates

[Cris Rhea]

> Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 11:44:20 -0600
> From: Jeff Fisher <jeff at lfchosting.com>
> Subject: Re: [WBEL-users] WBEL 4 Updates
> Cc: whitebox-users at beau.org
> 
> I'm not trying to slam anyone either -- I think it is amazing what John
> has done; however, I also don't want to see this thing die because one
> person is overwhelmed.
> 
> Also, from looking at the website:
> 
> """
> 
> What can you do to help?
> 
> * Download and install White Box. Poke it in unexpected places and
> see what breaks. Report problems so they can get fixed. As with all Open
> Source efforts, bug reports are good, patches are better still.
> 
> """
> 
> I think that statement implies this just isn't for self benefit.
> 
> Jeff

I would have to agree with Jeff's comments. I became a supporter of 
WBEL because of the fantastic support and information I received 
from the list for a Dell IA64 server. 

On this topic, there were comments on the this list from May regarding 
problems performing yum updates for the WBEL4 release. 

I had problems searching the archives due to what appears to be an ongoing
DNS issue with the beau.org site.

I sent Mr. Morris an email describing the problems I had seen and possible
solutions. He never responded (with the beau.org site problems, I'm not
sure he ever received my email).

It's now mid-August and there are still ongoing discussions revolving 
around the same problems in the update process. 

IMHO, for this project to move forward-- good, solid information needs
to flow on this list.  I have yet to see a summary/solution of the yum 
issue from May.

I don't mind rolling up my sleves and doing some of the work myself, but
I'd rather not duplicate the work others have already done. The lack of 
solutions/summaries in the archives makes me question if recent postings
have made it into the archives.

Just my $0.02.

--- Cris

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