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On Wednesday 17 September 2008 00:50:42 Allan Gottlieb wrote: |
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> Rather, "It is less objectionable for people who have accomplished a |
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> very great deal and have greatly improved the computing environment |
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> for the members of the corresponding mailing list". "Like" would not |
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> apply as I don't know either linus or the members of this mailing |
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> list. |
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Ah, so it's hero-worship, then? "Linus can be obnoxious, but it's OK because |
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he's soooooooooo cool"? |
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> >> 2. That list is not intended for users, but for developers. |
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> > Not even slightly relevant. |
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> Why? |
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Because you say people will avoid software because they don't like its |
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developers. Nothing to do with any mailing list. |
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