[TriLUG] [OT] propane BBQs by my Window

[Mike]

Does this mean we can only talk about Samba if it's between Linux boxes?

Mike

On Friday 09 May 2003 13:43, Sinner from the Prairy wrote:
> On Friday 09 May 2003 12:00 pm, Justin Johnson wrote:
> > In this instance, the question is about SSH, which is
> > open source,
>
> As far as I know, SSH is a proprietary solution. OpenSSH, on the other
> hand, is an OpenSource solution. And Windows is not OpenSource. And typing
> "buy sshd for windows" on google gives a good answer (I guess, as I don't
> do Windows) --> http://www.foxitsoftware.com/wac/server_intro.asp
>
> For myself, my eyes flip everytime I see here a post about Windows in this
> list. I guess by now most of the people in the list are grown up enough and
> can see that mixing Windows and Linux is a sure way to build angriness in
> some people.
>
> Windows has its place. Linux has its place.
>
> What happens when somebody gives a presentation at TriLUG with a Windows
> laptop? Wooing, finger-pointing, general laughter, shouts of "use a real
> OS!" and all this stuff. That's my experience in the last 2+ years at
> TriLUG meetings.
>
> The post on SSHD is about helping someone with a Windows problem. Trying to
> get the "it also is about Open source if you squeeze your eyes"
> kind-of-reasoning is just trying to be the devil's advocate.
>
> Well, for a Windows problem, Windows list. Or Windows newsgroup. Or Windows
> WebBoard. Or general-software-and-or-OS list|newsgroup|website. Or regular
> off-the-shelf-payware software.
>
> With this "BBQ post" I want to start a discussion about what is or is not
> this list. You want Windows stuff be on the list, because someone in the
> list sure groks Windows? Fine. But not with me. I do not think it's
> appropriate. At all.
>
> Have you ever tried to ask a Linux question on a Windows list? You haven't?
> Why? Exactly. You know that it doesn't belong there. You know that you will
> be scorned, flammed and called names. At least. Because "Linux is the
> enemy".
>
> Examine yourselves, do not try to find "the opensource trail" in
> unappropriated questions, because OpenSource is everywhere: Windows use(d)
> the TCP/IP stack from BSD, so we could argue that anything related to
> Windows is fair game, as Windows uses OpenSource code.
>
> Do not be the devil's advocate in such a blatant way. If the devil wants an
> advocate, let Uncle Bill foot the bill for an expensive attorney.
>
> I switched to Linux because I do not like the Windows way, its philosophy,
> it's abusive licenses... The last thing I expect while on a Linux group is
> Windows discussion.
>
> In short: I guess we need to enhance the point 3.4 on
> http://www.trilug.org/faq/TriLUG-faq-3.html#ss3.4
>
> Now, you can flame me, call me names (again) and generally enjoy your
> Friday.
>
>
> Salut,
> Sinner