On 2 February 2015 at 15:12, Walter Lapchynski <w...@ubuntu.com> wrote:
> On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 6:42 AM, Saqman2060 <saqman2...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I understand lubuntu is a lightweight OS for low-grade desktops. The > > programs included are to complement that purpose. I believe libreoffice > is a > > more productive office suite for any grade of Linux distributions. Why > not > > included libreoffice in Lubuntu? > > We struggle every cycle to keep at least some image of Lubuntu CD > sized. Why? Because lots of old computers can't boot from USB or don't > have USB, don't have DVD, and CD is the only option. Not to mention a > lot of old machines have very small hard drives. That being said, to > do anything that's not lightweight in terms of size is inconsistent > with the goal of Lubuntu. > I, for one, appreciate the ability to install lubuntu from a CD-R. However, I can see the point of people wanting to have LibreOffice and other things. Also, one thing I find difficult is knowing what software packages are available. I've only just discovered games-finest after spending time trawling through Synaptic Package Manager looking for useful meta-packages. One way to deal with both problems would be to provide meta-packages. So you could install lubuntu from CD-R and then, if required, install meta-package(s) to add desired functionality -- -- ACCU - Professionalism in programming - http://www.accu.org -- Free Software page - currently down -- My writing - https://sites.google.com/site/ianbruntlett/
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