[sf-lug] installing minimal debian and building on that

[Alex Kleider]

On 2018-12-08 17:49, Rick Moen wrote:

> Don't be so hasty.  It's subtle, and there's a reason why I worded my
> coverage as I did, ....
> 

> On balance with a 64-bit x86 machine and 4GB total RAM in 2018 running
> Linux, I'm pretty sure I'd go with 'amd64'.

... and that's what I'm in the process of trying to install!


> 
> 
>> PS I've never heard anyone on this list speak ill of top posting
>> although it is seriously frowned upon by the people at Python Tutor.
>> Does this list have an opinion?
> 
> For whatever it's worth, I have done since about 1978 Internet-standard
> interleaved quoting with trimming of all text not _immediately_ being
> replied to.  It is part of my habit of (among other things) attempting
> to model desirable Internet social conduct and good netiquette.

... and having become accustomed to it on the python tutor list, I've 
grown to like this style.


> (Quibble:  Mailing lists don't have opinions.)

Spot on!

Thanks again, as always.
Alex