On Tue, 2004-10-26 at 13:26, James Mckenzie wrote: > I will not disagree with your comment. However, the download for OO > is still very large. The RPMs are larger. > Also, if I remember correctly, OO wants to install to /opt/bin and the > default for FC2 is /usr/bin or /usr/lib. The installer allows you to install to the directory of your choice. Your point is well taken. On reflection, consider my post as an alternative rather than a preference. I just wanted to make it clear that installing OO from the org files does not require a Linux style compilation which some people find daunting. > You might end up with two different versions of OO installed on your > system. Again, I might be incorrect about the install directory for > OO. In any case, he needs to get the complete program or the > installation might end up 'broken' or taking an extremely long time. > This is also another good reason to order the upgrade on CD if it is > available, or having a friend burn a CD for you if their connection is > better than yours. > > James McKenzie > Looking forward to November 8th for more than one reason.
