Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:00:54 -0700 From: "Robison, Dave" <david.robison@fisglobal.com> To: FreeBSD <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: Warning - FreeBSD (*BSD) entanglement in Linux ecosystem Message-ID: <50329776.3010105@fisglobal.com> In-Reply-To: <20120820155714.36dfc5fd@scorpio> References: <loom.20120820T160406-258@post.gmane.org> <20120820112150.7992db5c@scorpio> <loom.20120820T190156-579@post.gmane.org> <20120820155714.36dfc5fd@scorpio>
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nice ad hominem screed On 08/20/2012 12:57, Jerry wrote: > On Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:40:40 +0000 (UTC) > jb articulated: > >> This is a bad thing for all UNIX or UNIX-like ecosystems, performed >> under the noble flag of "progress" to neutralize and fight opposition. > Do you have any idea how idiotic that statement sounds? What are you > planning on doing? Are you going to lay siege to their domains and > prepare for a full frontal assault? > > Seriously though, I have spent years attempting to get things to work > in FreeBSD with either utter or partial failure. Wireless "N" NICs were > totally orphaned by FreeBSD for years. Now, reluctantly I would assume, > there is some partial support. Support for "FLASH" basically sucks. > Hell, there is not even a viable "Tex-Live" port, an application that I > have working perfectly on a Windows machine. The list goes on and on. > The only constant I have been able to determine is that the open-source > community, and FreeBSD in particular, would rather play the "blame > game" as opposed to correcting the problem. Everyone else is always to > blame, when in reality, all that is needed to determine the true source > of the problem is to look in the mirror. The answer will stare them > right in the face. > > I no longer spend days trying to debug a problem that I did not > create. My time is just way to valuable for that nonsense. I simply > find an acceptable alternative and move on. I don't need to be taking > more drugs to control my blood pressure. I would strongly suggest that > you find alternatives that suit your needs and leave the past behind. > You'll feel better and enjoy life more. > -- Dave Robison Sales Solution Architect II FIS Banking Solutions 510/621-2089 (w) 530/518-5194 (c) 510/621-2020 (f) daver@vicor.com david.robison@fisglobal.com _____________ The information contained in this message is proprietary and/or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please: (i) delete the message and all copies; (ii) do not disclose, distribute or use the message in any manner; and (iii) notify the sender immediately. In addition, please be aware that any message addressed to our domain is subject to archiving and review by persons other than the intended recipient. Thank you.
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