tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post8225765485845820803..comments2024-03-05T10:47:39.661-06:00Comments on Thoughts on Technology: Dear Open Source Free LoadersAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17954467314386661328noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-38187365365619599212012-01-03T15:29:30.555-06:002012-01-03T15:29:30.555-06:00Where did I say anything about donating money? In ...Where did I say anything about donating money? In fact I'm pretty sure I suggested they simply file bug reports.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954467314386661328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-88669039450336213812012-01-03T15:27:10.632-06:002012-01-03T15:27:10.632-06:00I could donate money to some nerd in a dark room i...I could donate money to some nerd in a dark room in America or to veterans suffering from injuries or else and don't have the money to get treated. I could donate to children being exposed to work in Africa. Or some nerd in his mother's basement.<br /><br />I'm not saying you are a nerd or you dwell in your mum's basement but the fact is that most hackers are this way. Granted, I'm not maths genius but I am well aware of the income disparencies between the First and Third World and hundreds of other issues. You could go work as a cleaner and you'd still have a higher standard of living than even people that live in cities in Africa--the middle classes which hardly exist.<br /><br />It's not a worthwhile cause to spend money on. And it is free. Personally, I prefer the term open-source, you can't turn around the entire English language due to your activism just to confuse people. And you know what? 99% of open-source software just happens to be free. The only pay-for open-source thing I know of is Linux distributions like RedHat and Elive. Crossfire I'm not sure about, I don't think the source is open. Otherwise, nothing, nothing at all.<br /><br />I won't go through the reasons but just that you get what you pay for. That's to be expected and those that bitch about it are assholes. Don't mind them. You can always pay for support though. Only if they have a serious problem covered by some warranty (though the GPL explicitly says you cannot have warranties?) will they have a right to be angry.<br /><br />Otherwise, tell them to fuck off--exactly these words. If they bitch, tell them you'll have amazing sex with their mothers and then kick them off IRC. They deserve it, those unrespectful shits.<br /><br />PS: What you do on LXer is blatantly advertising. That's not bad, what's bad is not admitting it. Even Jimbo Wales says commerce isn't evil. Now that is something I gave a bit of money towards. Do note I have over 1k contributions to my name in total on the English and Greek Wikipedia and a couple of hundred in the two Wiktionaries of those languages so if anything, this does directly affect me as much as the rest of humanity. Lives are important too, as is the copendium of human knowledge being built on Wikipedia for safekeeping. But not all open-source projects do and there is always a replacement available. There's only one other active E17 distribution but that's changing (I think Debian is making one?). Oh well. You get my point--it's not really that important. And you know my position on beta software--if it's broken, don't use it.Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649494254681116379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-14199740599236290562011-12-31T19:22:32.747-06:002011-12-31T19:22:32.747-06:00@jeff
yeah but I heard that you also Kick little p...@jeff<br />yeah but I heard that you also Kick little puppies!<br /><br />lol. sry, had to do that...<br />Happy New Year! Jeff, keep up the good work. I definately like what you are doing with bodhi linux and i'de love to see the project grow!<br /><br />steve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-62480025989291894372011-12-31T10:50:32.678-06:002011-12-31T10:50:32.678-06:00Lxer is a site that posts stories related to open ...Lxer is a site that posts stories related to open source. Bodhi is open source. I write about Bodhi. I submit the articles to Lxer because... They are related to open source!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954467314386661328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-42216052213399059162011-12-31T10:43:17.123-06:002011-12-31T10:43:17.123-06:00I write software for my users, paying or non-payin...I write software for my users, paying or non-paying, contributing or non-contributing, in the hope that it is useful for some. If you can't get any pleasure out of that, it may be time to get another hobby - or another job. BTW, don't you ever get tired plugging your "own" Ubuntu distribution at LXer?The Beez'https://www.blogger.com/profile/14718864828133872589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-25148269167333498672011-12-31T10:42:08.620-06:002011-12-31T10:42:08.620-06:00No better way to finish the year than a good old v...No better way to finish the year than a good old venting from JeffMicahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671932470878894275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-33407337196883158592011-12-31T09:45:02.212-06:002011-12-31T09:45:02.212-06:00Not to mention beyond that one of our team members...Not to mention beyond that one of our team members is the author of E-photoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954467314386661328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-21782458264183180472011-12-31T09:44:14.774-06:002011-12-31T09:44:14.774-06:00@gmasterboots - thanks!
@Farkis - Off the top of ...@gmasterboots - thanks!<br /><br />@Farkis - Off the top of my head? Bodhi entry in the main menu, theme selector during Enlightenment configuration and the automount script we use at startup.<br /><br />These are just three examples. One of which you don't need to look very far for. We do development work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954467314386661328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-21137709905535704892011-12-31T01:10:46.039-06:002011-12-31T01:10:46.039-06:00Hey Jeff,
I have been reading your blog for a whi...Hey Jeff,<br /><br />I have been reading your blog for a while and have been watching the growth of Bodhi from afar (very a-far away). I really admire your work and blog and especially your ability to manage a distro, a blog and graduate school. I don't have a lot of linux/tech knowledge and skill right now, but I spend a lot of time reading and learning and trying, and you are someone who I look up to, nay, uphold as a model for my future development. But seriously, you do really good work. I know this isn't really on topic but there are those of us who really appreciate your work for the community even if we don't use Bodhi.gmasterbootsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-9710146654462111552011-12-31T01:06:23.554-06:002011-12-31T01:06:23.554-06:00@Jeff
Well you keep claiming that you do... and ye...@Jeff<br />Well you keep claiming that you do... and yet you are not giving any examples.... So how about you show some proof about what code you have written/implemented into Bodhi Linux instead of just falsely claiming that you have? where is it? I don't see it... I see no mention anywhere of anything you have done... so "enlighten" me?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-40725026231846761162011-12-30T23:53:05.760-06:002011-12-30T23:53:05.760-06:00How do you know how much code I write? Bash, pytho...How do you know how much code I write? Bash, python scripts and not to mention Enlightenment code that gets written for Bodhi <br /><br />Yea, your are right we don't develop anything.<br /><br />Get your flipping facts straight before you try to belittle the work people do. We do a lot of work with the project.<br /><br />We don't just "install Enlightenment and run Remaster SYS"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954467314386661328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-19035416091676930132011-12-30T19:33:20.512-06:002011-12-30T19:33:20.512-06:00@Jeff
I do not have an account... why would I be ...@Jeff<br /><br />I do not have an account... why would I be scared to post my name on a blog? you gonna come get me? ok My name is Lee Farkis if that makes you happy...<br /><br /><br />A software developer actually "develops" software... They write code. You do not... there are other labels for the other roles you mention. <br /><br />You are merely a Remixer of already available software that you had nothing to do with creating... and then you remaster it onto a disc. Not trying to be a troll, but you falsely label yourself a developer which is not true. A "Project Leader" is a more accurate label. Anyways, I do like Bodhi Linux none the less. Btw... if you are a "developer" how about fixing that annoying crash that happens when you right click the top minimised application tabs in Fancy Desktop mode... friggin annoyingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-30950392853116121862011-12-30T17:31:05.645-06:002011-12-30T17:31:05.645-06:00Excellent way to put that rant, and I wholehearted...Excellent way to put that rant, and I wholeheartedly agree. Those who don't ask for help when they don't have problems, and don't put in a bug report when they find a bug are not helping, and in the words of Lupe Fiasco, "If you never become an actor, you'll never be a factor." and that phrase fits this perfectly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-35088748519575364702011-12-30T16:57:55.155-06:002011-12-30T16:57:55.155-06:00Linux is just now maturing as a desktop OS with su...Linux is just now maturing as a desktop OS with support from a number of vendors. Teamviewer, Flash, Lightscribe. Hardware video acceleration. These all work in Linux and work very well. The one thing missing is Netflix. <br /><br />Windows 8 is going to hurt MS worse than Vista did.Kevin (Whizard72)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17588463367019332598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-47146912241679975972011-12-30T15:37:56.353-06:002011-12-30T15:37:56.353-06:00It took me *years* to understand that I could give...It took me *years* to understand that I could give back by say - filing bugs etc. Meanwhile I was using, advocating, displaying at regular events. Many of my 'flock' will remain happy novice users for ever.<br />Thank you for your work Jeff, please carry on undaunted?candtalanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07403921245359641953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-25895122378664273392011-12-30T12:03:21.832-06:002011-12-30T12:03:21.832-06:00To the anonymous that lacked the stones to even po...To the anonymous that lacked the stones to even post his name on his belittling attack:<br /><br />"A software developer is a person concerned with facets of the software development process. Their work includes researching, designing, developing, and testing software.[1] A software developer may take part in design, computer programming, or software project management."<br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_developer" rel="nofollow">Source</a>.<br /><br />Beyond that I do a whole lot more than just remaster a disc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954467314386661328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-61427991485742176892011-12-30T11:55:34.555-06:002011-12-30T11:55:34.555-06:00useless rant is hits the mark
Jeff Just think for ...useless rant is hits the mark<br />Jeff Just think for a moment had you not pushed Bodhi so hard on lxer you would never have had these problems.Don't you think your asking far to much from your new ex windows users, that can't report bugs to MS if they tried or know how too,<br /><br />You brought the problems on yourself period. so stop complaining, I wouldn't like to give you my opinion of what I think of Bodhi you wouldn't appreciate it. Keep up the good work for the brain dead point and click merchantsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-59412694470556656762011-12-30T11:35:28.393-06:002011-12-30T11:35:28.393-06:00You will find that now days, you can even down loa...You will find that now days, you can even down load a free mileage log print out. Costs may be just perfect, but there is no information held in conjunction with the book and did not keep the receipt or maintenance records.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nowopen.co.il/%20%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%96%D7%95%D7%92%20%20%D7%90%D7%95%D7%95%D7%99%D7%A8.aspx" rel="nofollow">טכנאי מזגנים</a>chief gabrilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508507717414183668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-19655137758834666352011-12-30T09:10:15.939-06:002011-12-30T09:10:15.939-06:00Open Source software is good for my blood pressure...Open Source software is good for my blood pressure. When I use closed source software that I bought and it doesn't work as advertised then I become irate. With Microsoft products in particular I often fight a strong urge to board a plane for Redmond WA and work off my ire by horsewhipping Bill Gates. When open source software doesn't work, so what? With Linux there are always multiple ways to get the job done; in any event it didn't cost me money, which is a wonderful salve to the soul. With Linux, I always feel relaxed.<br /><br />Lately, I have been using the Bodhi support forum and I have been thinking that it is quite a stressful life for a Lead Developer. I know what it is like to feel the pressure as I support my sister's computer remotely at great remove; fortunately, Linux keeps on ticking away and even degrades gracefully when disks start to fill up.<br /><br />Long live Open Source software. Thank you for your efforts; I certainly appreciate them and will get around to making a small monetary donation in addition to the technical feedback that I provide.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-90396210139418290782011-12-30T09:09:24.521-06:002011-12-30T09:09:24.521-06:00Which was unfortunately followed by more complaini...Which was unfortunately followed by more complaining, and then name calling instead of more details so I could help him.<br /><br />So I just punched him in the face. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12474994927403847063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-65915528097131367632011-12-30T09:06:18.778-06:002011-12-30T09:06:18.778-06:00I can plus 1 this. Just the other day I found mys...I can plus 1 this. Just the other day I found myself saying:<br /><br />"Did you report your findings as bug(s), I haven't seen them. Details please, if you are finding problems, complaining about them doesn't help me make them go away, I'm happy to help if you can.."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12474994927403847063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-3362507531924607282011-12-30T08:01:43.034-06:002011-12-30T08:01:43.034-06:00@Anonymous
Jeff is a developer. There are many th...@Anonymous<br /><br />Jeff is a developer. There are many things that can go wrong with remastering a system besides upstream bugs. These need to be pointed out so they can be resolved. <br /><br />And there is nothing wrong with Jeff saying "Please if try Bodhi and find a bug, let us know"Elder Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06276170020717589768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-6758091796727619102011-12-30T07:55:07.938-06:002011-12-30T07:55:07.938-06:00When I have a problem I search for solutions on go...When I have a problem I search for solutions on google. Once I can identify what is wrong I work my way through giving back. <br /><br />First by going and posting the fix to any message forms where someone else had the same problem but no solution to the problem was posted. Most of the time I end up having to register for an account at these places to even post a solution. <br /><br />Secondly by going to the official support form or bug track for the product/distro at hand. If there is already a an entry and what I would have to say does not add anything to the current conversation/solution. Then I don't post anything at all. <br /><br />The last thing I want to do is make Jeff have to read yet another useless comment on how it does not work and how it happened on Tuesday and I was so sad, and can't anyone help? Or that I tried X and it did not work and then I tried Y and it did not work. If the problem is well established, sometimes there is nothing to add to the conversation.Elder Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06276170020717589768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-15369715084826651332011-12-30T07:20:46.774-06:002011-12-30T07:20:46.774-06:00useless rant
Jeff... you can hardly call yourself ...useless rant<br />Jeff... you can hardly call yourself a "Developer" All you do is use remastersys on Ubuntu and change what you want and call it Bodhi Linux. Anybody intermediate in Linux can figure that out and release their own Custom distro. Get off your high horseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1402984000559601283.post-33025423138802047822011-12-30T06:56:03.868-06:002011-12-30T06:56:03.868-06:00@Gary Not only are they selfish, ungrateful people...@Gary Not only are they selfish, ungrateful people, but also lazy. THey want everything at a clik. or more better if they say merely "Abracadabra!!!" and it works :)) And if this is not the case then they a want third party to do their job.<br />@Jeff for all these people out there, am sure there are equal number if not more people who appreciate FOSS and the freedom they provide to their users. Please carry on the good work for people like us. Cheers!!!Dimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18210766815536461817noreply@blogger.com