[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Introduction - new installation

[Paul Bartell]

I heard that all the PINES systems are running on Debian. So I think
It might be a good idea to try installing on Debian.

On 4/7/07, Larry Levesque <ka1vgm at levektronix.com> wrote:
> Just to break up the subject line a little.
>
> I have been an avid Linux user for 6 years. I gave up M$ just this year
> completely. I found that everything I would ever need for software is
> available for free in Linux.  The last   hold out was a business
> software package and Quasar fits the bill.
>
> My reason for being here is that the local library is looking to
> automate their systems.  Put all of their books in the computer. They
> asked me (being the local computer geek) if I could help.  They asked me
> what I thought about LibrarySoft.  I immediately looked it up and saw
> the $500.00 minimum price tag and started my search for an open source
> solution.
>
> Evergreen/Open-ILS looks like the solution we are looking for. I am
> attempting to install it in my Centos box but am having problems. Is
> there anyone out there with a working system that has or can build a
> live CD with all the necessary software included? This could the be used
> to directly install the system to the hard drive and not leave someone
> trying for days to correct all the dependencies.
>
> By far, the dependencies problem is the most frustrating part of
> installing software on Linux. Maybe an installer program that includes
> every referenced program  would work as well.
>
> I am not set on Centos, so any free version of Linux would work.
> Any help  would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Larry Levesque
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