RE: GNOME libs 1.0.7 has been released

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

The point of rpms is that you dont have to work HARD :)

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Lawrence Butts [SMTP:xycard@clark.net]
> Sent:	Friday, April 09, 1999 4:02 PM
> To:	Fox, Kevin M
> Cc:	'hUnTeR'; gnome-list@gnome.org
> Subject:	RE: GNOME libs 1.0.7 has been released
> 
> 
> THERE, THERE!!
> 
>   That was not meant to slam!  I am sorry!  I was just saying that I work
> HARD to compile these puppies!  If you put 'em in a standard dir, like    
> /opt/gnome, it works fine and is easy to uninstall!  Sorry 'bout the
> attitude perception!  The thing about paying me, well, that was a JOKE!
> See the smiley!!!  :)  C'mon, people!  Lighten up!
> 
> PEACE!
> Larry
> 
> 
> On Fri, 9 Apr 1999, Fox, Kevin M wrote:
> 
> > 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!
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