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On Thu, 28 Apr 2005, /dev/null wrote:

> Hello,
> As this is an RFC (I'm sure you already know that).
>
> Long answer:
> I'm not quite sure. It will depend on the amount and content
> of the comments. Technically, it may not start ever (because
> everyone/ or nearly everyone says it SUX).
>
> Short answer:
> Too early for me to say.

I am not in favor of flashy boot screens and pretty ascii boot screens on 
the simple basis that they violate POLA. They add complexity and no 
functionality. I am of the opinion that the color beastie took things too 
far already... ;-)

My $0.10,
Andy

PS: This email has been adjusted for inflation.

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