[OSGeo-Discuss] Possibly, The End of Gmane

2016-07-29 Thread Mateusz Loskot
Hi, Since many of OSGeo members use Gmane, this is relevant Gmane has been under attack and Lars, the founder of Gmane, is considering to shut it down: https://lars.ingebrigtsen.no/2016/07/28/the-end-of-gmane/ Best regards, -- Mateusz Loskot, http://mateusz.loskot.net

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Possibly, The End of Gmane

2016-07-29 Thread Hogan, Patrick (ARC-PX)
Thanks Mateusz for sharing this. This beautifully democratic action by an individual to facilitate community interaction is something a decent government should be supporting, versus surrendering this service to the commercial realm where we are sifted and sold to other commercial entities.

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Possibly, The End of Gmane

2016-07-29 Thread Mateusz Loskot
On 29 July 2016 at 18:26, Hogan, Patrick (ARC-PX) wrote: > > Lars Ingebrigtsen thank you so much for a lifetime of generous giving. > > Whatever happens, you have given the world a wonderful gift! Patrick, Well said, Lars deserves lots of appreciation. Best regards, --