Re:"Open Source is awful in many ways, and people should be ...
by kyberias on Tuesday October 07, 2014 @02:02AM
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I think you meant to say "more inclusive".
I don't see any evidence of a huge number of people, that could otherwise contribute anything meaningful, avoiding Linux kernel because it's "hostile". They avoid it because they simply don't have anything meaningful to contribute, or are not able to contribute with the level of quality required in Linux kernel, or they are unable to handle the inevitable criticism.
Also, I'm pretty sure Linus has never used those words to tell people to get lost. Don't invent stuff. He might use strong language but in many cases it is humor or he knows the receiver personally.
Re:"Open Source is awful in many ways, and people should be ...
by TheOtherHobbes on Tuesday October 14, 2014 @08:49PM
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Re:"Open Source is awful in many ways, and people should be ...
by bronson on Monday October 06, 2014 @01:38PM
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You're talking about the Linux Kernel, one of the most productive cultures of collaborative support ever created by humans. If you're going to argue against success, you're going to need to bring a lot of evidence.
It's a double loss. It makes the code weaker and less innovative, and it makes the culture seem unappealing to outsiders.
You might not think that's significant. But how can you know what you're missing by not being more exclusive?
Consider: open source could be set up on a semi-formal apprentice/mentor basis. It could easily become a way for programmers at all levels to develop professional standing.
Code on a GitHub profile is not the same as being able to say "I worked on X and was mentored by Y and Z."
And "You're a moron, fuck off" is maybe not the best way to create a culture of collaborative support.