RE: GNOME libs 1.0.7 has been released

["Fox, Kevin M" <KMFox mail bhi-erc com>]

HERE HERE!

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	hUnTeR [SMTP:hunter@userfriendly.net]
> Sent:	Friday, April 09, 1999 3:50 PM
> To:	Lawrence Butts; gnome-list@gnome.org
> Subject:	Re: GNOME libs 1.0.7 has been released
> 
> Lawrence Butts wrote:
> > 
> > Hey Guys/Gals,
> > 
> >   Get off yer lazy butts, and compile the stuff!!  It's not always nice,
> > but it doesn't require you wait for the RPMS!  These people are working
> > HARD to get this stuff finished and working without bugs!!! Don't keep
> > pushing them on the RPMS, 'cause you don't know how to compile!  If you
> > pay me, I'll build your RPMS for ya! :)
> > 
> > PEACE!
> > Larry
> 
> Larry - 
> 
> I am sorry, but your post offends me as a system administrator and one
> who DOES know how to compile. However, it is MUCH easier to install via
> RPM from a similar archecture...making sure all the libs are linked
> properly, etc. SOME that are using gnome are NOT experienced enough or
> may NOT want to attempt the compiles since they are not ALWAYS
> successful. 
> 
> I am sure we ALL realize that the "team" is working HARD. And, btw, SO
> ARE WE!!! But lets not take it out on those who are actually supporting
> all the effort.....THE END-USERS!!! 
> 
> So please keep your offensive remarks OFF the list.
> 
> P.S. I wouldnt pay someone to MAKE RPMS for GNU software!! Kinda takes
> the FREE and OPEN out of the meaning of Open Source!
> -- 
> Michael B. Weiner
> Systems Administrator/Partner
> The UserFriendly Network (UFN)
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