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Theo's Thoughts

Posted by Nik on from the NP:-Communicate dept.

The European Unix Platform e-zine is running an interview with Theo de Raadt (OpenBSD head honcho) in which he talks a little about his thoughts on the WC/BSDI merger, embedded OpenBSD, and the openssh.{com,org} dispute. Alex de Joode, also involved in the dispute, has written a reply to Theo's points.

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  1. OpenSSH.org by Greyjack · · Score: 2
    I've come to love OpenBSD and have *tremendous* respect for the development team (IPF on OpenBSD rocks!). However, reading what I've been able to see of the exchanges 'tween Theo and Alex, I can't help but wonder if the OpenSSH guys aren't being a little inflexible.

    OTOH, from what I've seen, Theo's not known for his patience; he's a straightforward, blunt, no-bullshit kinda guy (as is not uncommon amongst brilliant coder types :). Could just be that Alex is putting a smoother front on the whole issue.

    Wasn't there talk of Emmett here from /. doing a story on the whole thing? Would be nice to get a feel for what went down.

    More importantly, it would be *very* nice for the folks involved to get everything sorted out :)
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  2. Re:Short and attitude riddled... by Tarnar · · Score: 2

    You'd think as much.. But then you just look at the GNU project. RMS was and largely still is the spokesperson for all-things-GNU and many-things-Free-Software.

    And he comes off strongly too. Very strongly. But I wouldn't say that the GNU project has suffered from it. Having someone behind it who won't take shite, and will stick to their ideals and to their guns. There's always more appealing types to talk to in these areas (like ESR over RMS), but as far as a leader goes.. Well you need someone hardcore.