> Until that time, we ask that Sun require that > references to Indiana > discontinue using the name "OpenSolaris Developer > Preview," > "OpenSolaris binary distribution," or any other name > implying > exclusive endorsement of the OpenSolaris Community. > > 1. Whoever those person or persons may be. It seems c we're in a > strange place where we cannot even know or admit > to this much. > -- > James Carlson, Solaris Networking > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > ems / 35 Network Drive 71.232W Vox +1 781 > 442 2084 > MS UBUR02-212 / Burlington MA 01803-2757 42.496N > Fax +1 781 442 1677 > _____________________________________________ > opensolaris-discuss mailing list > [email protected]
You people are accusing "Whoever those person or persons may be" of being a dictator, but you don't have any problem being one when "you" are on the driver's seat. Have you ever consulted (or even thought about) the opinions of little people like me and a bunch of others in a like situation who continue to be ignored, mis-represented, and, worse, abused? I am very confident that the Solaris rejuvenation movement is much bigger than a bunch of Solaris old farts who thought they represent the "Community"--whatever that means. >From the very first day the news about Indiana came about, I always imagined >that it would become a de jure OpenSolaris distro. In fact, if you have ever >been in a position to try to pitch Solaris to businesses and government >entities, you will probably come to the same conclusion. You can express your >opinion, but you have to make it damn clear that it is your own opinion, plus >perhaps a handful (five fingers) of others. It does not, at the very least, >speak that of mine. I want to echo Mr. Murdock's sentiment: I really can't understand why the big fuss is about. Linus writes no more than 5% of the Linux kernel, but, like it or not, he has (at least used to have) absolute control over the release of and everything there is to do with Linux. Don't like his decision, there was Alan Cox (now Andrew Morton) who always provides follow-up kernel patches. I officially joined the OpenSolaris.org almost two and half years ago. I would very much like to consider myself a member of the "community". But I can't, because I really don't know what the "community" is. I am sure the so-called "community" would be more credible if some of the Solaris gurus who have often shown a propensity to control or at least affect the direction of OpenSolaris could first try to make a concerted effort to help those struggling/frustrating newcomers like myself. That way, you/they will have a better chance to win our respect and thus support when there is a conflict with Sun's management. This message posted from opensolaris.org _______________________________________________ opensolaris-discuss mailing list [email protected]
