Re: SEUL: Observatons

[RHS Linux User <godnokline@mail.txcc.net>]

On Fri, 27 Jun 1997, Michael Peck wrote:

> jfm2@club-internet.fr wrote:
> installer/retriever, not a primary focus.
> 
> Why can't we set a user-configurable flag that determines whether or not
> to query the user regarding packages and sizes? You could run an upgrade
> query, and when you get package upgrade information, could determine at
> that time which you want to upgrade. If you live in the US, on the other
> hand, and pay but a flat rate for access, you wouldn't care, and would
> tell it to upgrade in any event.
> 

To add to this what about adding a check to see what BPS thay are 
connected at and to provide a screen that tells them 

a) The size of the package
b) Estimated Transfer Time  <********
c) Description of the package
d) Date package was made
e) Version of software in package
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