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On Sat, 10 Sep 2005 19:39:18 +0100, Edward Catmur wrote: |
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> I suppose the reason is that when setting up a system on the console, it |
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> helps to be able to cut-and-paste text with the mouse. While dhcpcd is |
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> useful for servers, it isn't needed during initial setup, whereas gpm |
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> is, even if it isn't used after that. |
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dhcpcd is the client program too, so it is useful for many people, |
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especially those with laptops. however, I was pleased when it was removed |
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from system, it is not essential for everyone, and the docs clearly |
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mention merging it for those that need it. |
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I would say gpm is even less essential, it is useful for some but |
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essential for nobody. Having said that, it doesn't appear to be in |
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system. It isn't installed on my server (which doesn't have a mouse) and |
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in the world file on my desktop, which means I installed it myself. |
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Why does the OP think it is part of the base system? |
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