Binary incompatibility of Linux distributions

[Odd]

Rashkae wrote:
> 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.

I think your reaching here.
No ordinary user would ever install an SVN branch of Mplayer.
They would install the latest stable binary.

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Odd