On 10/1/19 12:57 AM, goli...@devuan.org wrote: > On 2019-09-30 09:27, Simon Walter wrote: >> On 9/29/19 12:36 PM, goli...@devuan.org wrote: >>> Sorry Steve . . . I think this idea is naive, ill-advised and a tactical >>> error that could have very real, unintended consequences. >> >> So that the ignorant among us can understand learn, do you mind telling >> us why? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Simon >> > > History is littered with examples of real harm done to individuals and > society by "business as usual". Even when there is a substantial body > count, it can take decades for acknowledgement and restitution. I have > been there, done that too many times. IMO, a bunch of disgruntled geeks > moaning about software choices just does not have the leverage needed to > move a corporate mountain. However, should enough voices become an > irritation to said corporate mountain, retaliation could be > "interesting" . . .
So you consider us "a bunch of disgruntled geeks moaning about software choices". Do you realize how poorly written and thought-out systemd is? It's not a choice. It's a liability. History is also littered with people who successfully wrote an appeal letter. > As Bruce noted, Steve has every right to pursue any tactic he chooses > and I will be the first to congratulate him if he succeeds. In the > meantime, I choose to do real work to support alternatives rather than > tilt at windmills. :) Shall I clap? I didn't ask what you were doing. I really wanted to know why it is a bad idea. You speak with such authority. I thought perhaps you had some useful information that you could share. What about a petition? Do you think that is more tame and less likely to bring "retaliation"? I honestly would like to know. Because I could see myself putting my name on a petition. _______________________________________________ Dng mailing list Dng@lists.dyne.org https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng
