Re: Reconstructing a kernel
From: John Hasler (john_at_dhh.gt.org)
Date: 10/03/05
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Date: Sun, 02 Oct 2005 21:33:41 -0500
Captain Dondo writes:
> Please don't be so quick to call developers idiots. Most of these people
> (including me, in a very minor way) work long hours for no pay to bring
> linux to the forefront.
I had the impression that the kernel in question is part of some sort of an
embedded system. The people who compile such things are usually paid for
their work.
> In short, unless you've spent at least 40 hours last month working on an
> open source project, don't criticize those who do.
It's free as in speech, not as in beer. Many people pay good money for
products containing Free software, and others are paid for producing it.
I agree that there probably was good reason for deleting the feature.
-- John Hasler john@dhh.gt.org Dancing Horse Hill Elmwood, WI USA
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