On Thu, 2005-08-04 at 17:47 -0400, Jim Cornette wrote: > Mike McCarty wrote: > > > Jim Cornette wrote: > > > >> Adam Williams wrote: > >> > >>> Hi, I'm installing Fedora Core 4 on a new system. I am doing a text > >>> install, and [can't pick and choose my packages] > >> > > > >> The feature was removed. I believe that you can select a limited > >> number of packages from each group to remove or deselect, but not as > >> before with full control. > >> > >> Jim > >> > > > > That sounds backwards to me. If one is doing a text install, then > > my presumption would be that packages are deliberately not being > > installed (perhaps a server or sth similar, or perhpas limited disc) > > and would make sure the installer had the maximum flexibility in > > choosing packages. > > > > Just my $0.02 worth. > > > > Mike > > I believe the versatility was lost since RHL 7.x series. Later RHL > versions might have included the individual package seletection feature > but I cannot recall. > The reason given for discontinuing the flexibility was that adding > specific packages post-install has a more sane environment for setting > up additional packages. > I doubt the flexibility will be added back into the installer again. > AFAIK the ability to select individual packages was retained all the way through RH9. I certainly did a custom install with my own package grouping on my RH9 system. The server and workstation installs were definitely more limited on ability to select though.
