> As a long time Linux user I will soon try out OpenBSD, I have been
> reading the list emails and contacted 1 OpenBSD top person who was
> very rude. There is some of the "RTFM" or "get lost" attitude in
> Linux, but if a questioner seems sincere there is usually a certain
> level of friendliness in Linux community towards them. Just what I
> have briefly observed the OpenBSD community is more abrupt and less
> interested in helping newbies, they prefer one find the answer solely
> on their own if possible. I must say I detect a certain attitude that
> smacks of superiority and even condescension at times. Is this a fair
> assessment of 6the OpenBSD culture?
I guess this is the "get lost" mail he is referring to.
Yes, it is a damn fair assessment. When you pay your taxes, do you go
make a personal request for assistance of your prime minister?
Your mail lies about what you saw, so here is the full exchange:
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To: Zachary Uram <net...@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: hi
In-reply-to: Your message of "Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:27:54 EDT."
<w2yecfa260c1004091727r983abd02i222e76d7932f6...@mail.gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:35:26 -0600
From: Theo de Raadt <dera...@cvs.openbsd.org>
> I am a long time Linux user and am interested in trying OpenBSD for
> its reputation in being secure.
>
> Can I install OpenBSD along side Linux and Windows in the Grub 2 boot
> loader? I downloaded the OpenBSD 4.6 boot CD.
>
> I was wondering if there are any free guides or books for teaching
> Linux users how to make the transition to OpenBSD system
> administration?
>
> Currently I run Debian testing on my desktop and Debian stable on my VPS.
You have to be joking me. Questions like that is what the web is there
for.
