MN>>Linux is a Gerneric Name. It covers many versions of the operating
MN>>system. And as is noted they are NOT universaly compatable. The
MN>>Application software must be compiled for each different distribution
MN>>unless they are Very closely related.

MN>   The number of Linux distributions is mind boggling.  Is there any push
MN>for a Linux x86 'binary standard' to eliminate this?   It has crossed my
MN>mind to make some improvements to some install or distribution-related items
MN>but then I realized that putting my labor into 1 out of 100 distributions is
MN>all but wasted effort.

Yes there is but it is moving slowly. In fact I just read about it in
reviewing a article on "Will the Departure of Bill Gates open the Door
for LINUX". Some think it will present an excelent opportunigy for
greater peneratation of the market but some Standardization beteen the
different distributions will be a Key factor.
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 þ SLMR 2.1a þ This note from El Cajon California USA