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From: Joe LaVigne 
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Subject: Re: compiling amarok
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 18:18:43 +0000 (UTC)
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On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 11:50:15 +0000, Moog wrote:

> Hadron wrote:
> 
>> To be honest I have no idea anymore. Its asking for mesa libraries but
>> to install them means uninstalling x-server or somesuch. No. It could be
>> something to do with the nvidia driver I have installed. Edgy packaging
>> leaves a lot to be desired, or maybe we''re just spoiled and losing the
>> art of manual configuration.
> 
> Yup. You are possibly right. It seems a long time ago that I was compiling
> kernels to use the old speedtouch "stingray" shaped ADSL usb modem.
>

It wasn't THAT long ago that I was recompiling kernels just for
compatibility with 6-disc changer CD_Rom drives.  Now, everything seems to
be compiled in the kernel already...

It's good for ease of use, but when something isn't exactly right, it does
seem to be a dwindling art...
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