Debian GNU/Linux 2.2 is dedicated to the memory of Joel "Espy" Klecker, a Debian developer, unbeknownst to most of the Debian Project, was bedridden and fighting a disease known as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy during most of his involvement with Debian. Only now is the Debian Project realizing the extent of his dedication, and the friendship he bestowed upon us. So as a show of appreciation, and in memory of his inspirational life, this release of Debian GNU/Linux is dedicated to him.
Debian has done this fine - they have a very well done free distribution. However, they have decided to neglect me.
No, we have not. The topic is still up for discussion on debian-devel.
What about these people who wish to test out Debian with Nvidia GeForce cards (which are pretty much going to become the default). Should we say to them "no, you cannot use our Linux", or should we say to them "yes, you can, but notice how unbelievably flakey they are, and what a bunch of arseholes nvidia are and don't buy another card from them ever" (sorry, personal rant)
I don't have a GeForce, but I have a TNT2. As you might know, nVidia has released some kind of junky binary-only driver for XF86 4.0 for this card. I got so angry when I first heard about this. It is my right as an nVidia customer to use the card in whatever operating system I use. I can not do that, since their buggy driver don't even work with DRI. Why can't they just do like any normal company (3dfx for example) and release the specifications?
I've also learnt that the Debian maintainer hireachy is democratically elected, so wouldn't it be an obvious choice to let the International community of Debian users vote on this issue?
Actually, voting has been proposed. It takes five maintainers to get it through, so it's just a matter of time. (Yes, I am a maintainer myself, and yes, I think this is a good proposal. After all, having a clear distinction between what's free and not is a Good Thing)
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If you check this link, you'll understand why. :-/
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Debian GNU/Linux 2.2 is dedicated to the memory of Joel "Espy" Klecker, a Debian developer, unbeknownst to most of the Debian Project, was bedridden and fighting a disease known as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy during most of his involvement with Debian. Only now is the Debian Project realizing the extent of his dedication, and the friendship he bestowed upon us. So as a show of appreciation, and in memory of his inspirational life, this release of Debian GNU/Linux is dedicated to him.
Just get the Helix Gnome packages, and you'll be happy. :)
No, we have not. The topic is still up for discussion on debian-devel.
What about these people who wish to test out Debian with Nvidia GeForce cards (which are pretty much going to become the default). Should we say to them "no, you cannot use our Linux", or should we say to them "yes, you can, but notice how unbelievably flakey they are, and what a bunch of arseholes nvidia are and don't buy another card from them ever" (sorry, personal rant)I don't have a GeForce, but I have a TNT2. As you might know, nVidia has released some kind of junky binary-only driver for XF86 4.0 for this card. I got so angry when I first heard about this. It is my right as an nVidia customer to use the card in whatever operating system I use. I can not do that, since their buggy driver don't even work with DRI. Why can't they just do like any normal company (3dfx for example) and release the specifications?
Oh well, end of rant...
Actually, voting has been proposed. It takes five maintainers to get it through, so it's just a matter of time. (Yes, I am a maintainer myself, and yes, I think this is a good proposal. After all, having a clear distinction between what's free and not is a Good Thing)
Freenet was covered in the last issue of Datateknik 3.0 too (one of the better magazines here in Sweden).