On 13/09/10 10:52, alan c wrote:
Although I wished they had contacted me, because I guessed such a
problem might simply be that a downloaded binary might have needed an
executable permission set (maybe)
I think it's that the BBC hasn't updated the Adobe platform version. BBC
knows about the problem, they've posted a notice that it only works with
earlier versions of Ubuntu (since I and probably loads of other people
have complained). Guess they'll do something when they get around to it.
As far as the overall discussion goes, Ubuntu is developing some
annoying aspects but I agree that this is what the 'toaster' users out
there want and it's important to get FOSS out there - they're also
entitled also to be served by the FOSS community. I myself do still
appreciate not having to spend a couple of hours sorting out driver
modules and ransacking the internet for the right version of this and
that and solving dependency probs. I use stuff like Skype and iPlayer
myself so can't criticise anyone else, as long as these proprietary apps
are signposted and kept separate I think it's fine.
For myself, I can use Debian if I want something more adaptable and
slimmer but I always recommend Ubuntu to VCOs, friends and family who
use computers to get something else done rather than enjoying messing
around with computers for its own sake.
Paula
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