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   From: ldo@nz.invalid   
      
   On Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:50:21 -0000 (UTC), Ian wrote:   
      
   > 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.   
      
   All the ones you mentioned certainly are.   
      
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