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   Ian to ldo@nz.invalid   
   Re: =?UTF-8?Q?=E2=80=9CRock=2DSolid=E2=8   
   25 Jan 26 08:50:21   
   
   u-must}@jusme.com   
   -dot-com-i@vm46.home.jusme.com> 15faa0bf   
   From: ${send-direct-email-to-news1021-at-jusme-dot-com-if-you-must}@jusme.com   
      
   On 2026-01-24, Lawrence D’Oliveiro  wrote:   
   > On Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:49:01 -0000 (UTC), Ian wrote:   
   >   
   >> On 2026-01-23, Lawrence D’Oliveiro  wrote:   
   >>>   
   >>> Can you give examples of such interoperability issues, other than   
   >>> perhaps GUI-based ones?   
   >>   
   >> I'm talking about high-end applications, e.g. 3D modelling software,   
   >> video editing, media servers. At this level I just want to launch   
   >> the installer, click "yes" "yes" "yes", then get on learning / using   
   >> the tool ...   
   >   
   > Such things are usually available in the package repos: no need to hunt   
   > down installers from third-party sites, just select from the package   
   > manager, click “Install” and go.   
      
   "Usually". Experience says otherwise.   
      
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