On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 00:03:30 +0100, Axel Thimm wrote: > On Sun, Nov 09, 2003 at 10:35:58PM +0100, Michael Schwendt wrote: > > On Sun, 9 Nov 2003 21:27:31 +0100, Axel Thimm wrote: > > > > > I think this splitting will become a nightmare. As I said I don't even > > > yet fully understand Alternatives (and why they are _semantically_ > > > separated from Extras). > > > > "Extras" are add-ons to Core and should not upgrade core components. > > "Alternatives" can replace and/or upgrade packages in Core. > > And since errata/updates are upgrading core components, I will look > under Alternatives for them. 8-() What's the name of this game? Troll attack? ;o) You asked for the difference between Extras and Alternatives, not between the difference between Alternatives and Updates. Updates for Fedora Core are "Fedora Core Updates". > > Should the description at > > > > http://fedora.redhat.com/participate/terminology.html > > > > be changed? > > Probably, at least extended or explained better. Extended? Shortened to the point maybe. --
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