On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 5:51 PM, Andrew Lentvorski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Gus Wirth wrote:
>
> > Gregory K. Ruiz-Ade wrote:
> >
> > > On May 12, 2008, at 4:23 AM, Andrew Lentvorski wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > > The "Doesn't work anywhere but RedHat or Linux" is simple laziness.
> *Especially* given how easy VM systems are to set up for software
> development.
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I suppose we should learn to never underestimate the laziness of [free]
> software developers.
> > >
> >
> > I don't understand how the developer is somehow obligated to solve this
> problem. Every time you (generically) say "they should just do ..." means
> you are putting a burden on them. Who the hell are you to create additional
> work for someone else without being their employer or relative? Some
> developers will gladly fix things when pointed out, but if they don't you
> still have no right to complain.
> >
>
>  Then what's the point of releasing the software?
>
>  And, I disagree.  Releasing the software has become a *request* for *my*
> attention.  Otherwise, keep your trap shut and the software private.


No. Not really. It is the request for the attention of a
number of different people. You exagerate your own importance.

BobLQ "I do too."


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