Re: Another bug of debian package --- Validation issue
On Wed, Apr 19, 2006 at 12:52:25AM +0300, Andrei Popescu wrote:
> formless void <formlessv@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > There is no excuse for volunatary org not to run
> > professionally.
> >
> > Imagine Red Cross, if they are not running in
> > professional way, what would the world be?
>
> While it's flattering to compare the Debian project and the Open Source
> Community with the Red Cross (we are, in a way, trying to save people
> from bad software), there is a difference. Our users have a choice. We
> are not missionaries in regions without other options. There are many
> possibilities to choose from.
>
Some disconnected comments:
In a way Debian is a missionary activity. The message is self-help and
independence from the captive herd. And a willingness to talk about
wierd ideas like a social contract and crazy socialist stuff like that.
When people start nattering about doing things in a professional way,
I think of the world's oldest profession and wonder of what are they
thinking...
Although the Red Cross has had some bad publicity recently, I believe
it is generally a competent organization run by intelligent, thinking
people. The same is true of Debian. The areas of competance are very
different, however.
--
Paul E Condon
pecondon@mesanetworks.net
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