Binary incompatibility of Linux distributions

[Rashkae]

Odd wrote:

> 
> It's easier, but as you say, it makes makes windows unstable and insecure.
> I agree with what you're saying for the most part. I just wish for a better
> interface for Synaptic, and a better way to install software not in repos.
> Personally I have no problems compiling software or using other means,
> but I do know how most people find it. They don't understand, and they
> don't want to. So for these people, who are a huge majority of computer
> usres, there should be better ways.
> 


You're asking for an easier way to install software that hasn't been
packaged for the OS of the user, but that's a double standard.  For
illustration purposes, please install an SVN branch of Mplayer on
windows that hasn't been prepackaged for Windows, then come back and
tell much how we have to make installation of software in Linux easier.