rmusial
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Comment · 7 years ago
Faces of Open Source is ran by a photographer named Peter Adams. Peter coordinates with the subject of his photos (for example Linus Torvalds) and asks if they want to be a part of his photo project. Since Linus Torvalds doesn't mind the term Open Source he is happy to participate in this project. Since Richard Stallman does not like the term Open Source he would or has more than likely declined to be a part of this project.
Comment · 7 years ago
It does matter because he would have to agree to participate and to sit down with the person who runs the site, Peter Adams, and let Peter take his picture(s).
Comment · 7 years ago
Faces of Open Source seems to be a one person project (Peter Adams) who is a photographer and personally takes the picture of each subject. Since Ian has passed away I don't know how they would be able to be included. Also the site obviously isn't exhaustive since there there are thousands of people in Open Source and is always a work in progress being updated.
Comment · 7 years ago
Where are you getting that the BSD license isn't Free Software?
Look at https://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html#ISC
"This license is sometimes also known as the OpenBSD License. It is a free software license"
You can also find the "BSD" licenses on there but they are frowned on because BSD license (to Stallman) is an ambiguous term.
The Free Software Definition gives you the 4 freedoms[1]:
"The freedom to run the program as you wish, for any purpose (freedom 0). The freedom to study how the program works, and change it so it does your computing as you wish (freedom 1). Access to the source code is a precondition for this. The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help others (freedom 2). The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others (freedom 3). By doing this you can give the whole community a chance to benefit from your changes. Access to the source code is a precondition for this."
Since the BSD, ISC, MIT, X11 licenses all give you the 4 freedoms, they are, by the FSF's definition a Free Software License. The GPL is also by the FSF's definition a Free Software License.
Since the BSD, ISC, MIT, and X11 all meet the Open Source Definition[2] they are Open Source licenses according to the OSI. Since the GPL also meets the Open Source definition, the OSI consider it an Open Source license.
If you read https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/open-source-misses-the-point.... Stallman states that Free Software doesn't have to do with copyleft vs permissive: "Another misunderstanding of “open source” is the idea that it means “not using the GNU GPL.” This tends to accompany another misunderstanding that “free software” means “GPL-covered software.” These are both mistaken, since the GNU GPL qualifies as an open source license and most of the open source licenses qualify as free software licenses. There are many free software licenses aside from the GNU GPL."
[1] https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.en.html [2] https://opensource.org/osd-annotated
Comment · 7 years ago
It's not the site's issue, it's Stallman. Even if they didn't intend for it to be a strict Open Source site, it has Open Source in the name which Stallman wouldn't participate in. The same way Stallman won't participate in (at least at the time of writing this comment) shows or conferences that only use Linux in the name and not GNU/Linux. For example he won't go to something like Ohio LinuxFest and the Linux Action Show had to rename itself the GNU/Linux Action Show to get him to come on. For some people the work of changing the name is worth it, for others it's not worth the hassle.
Comment · 7 years ago
If you read https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/open-source-misses-the-point.... Stallman states that Free Software doesn't have to do with copyleft vs permissive:
"Another misunderstanding of “open source” is the idea that it means “not using the GNU GPL.” This tends to accompany another misunderstanding that “free software” means “GPL-covered software.” These are both mistaken, since the GNU GPL qualifies as an open source license and most of the open source licenses qualify as free software licenses. There are many free software licenses aside from the GNU GPL."
The Open Source Initiative sees the GPL as Open Source, and the Free Software Foundation sees the ISC (OpenBSD license) as Free Software. Neither group's definition depends on if it is copyleft of permissive.
Comment · 7 years ago
That so many people are asking "where is Stallman" on a site called Faces of Open Source makes be wonder how many of RMS' fans actually really listen to him. He loathes the term Open Source and sees it as direct attack on him and his Free Software movement[1].
[1] https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/open-source-misses-the-point....
Comment · 8 years ago
This project send seems promising...
https://puri.sm/posts/librem5-smartphone-makes-major-strides...
Comment · 8 years ago
I haven't had any recent issues. I know to support net neutrality they recently had a blackout of sorts (https://mastodon.sdf.org/@SDF/100254429655079937) and some thought it was an outage.
Comment · 8 years ago
In my opinion that's part of the fun. SDF is almost like a unix system meets a MUD/MMORPG. You can read through some of the FAQs on sdf.org, but there is so much to just stumble on and discover.
Some fun first things are setup VOIP, check out anonradio, and type 'games' at your shell. Have some fun!
Comment · 8 years ago
That's another thing I love, I've been on there since 2003 and I had no idea that was a thing.
Very cool to meet you world champion Nihil
Comment · 8 years ago
SDF Public Access UNIX System - sdf.org
It's a free shell service, with paid addons. It has been around since 1987 and retains a lot of the charm of the BBS world. It does this while offering very modern things like Mastodon federated social media, SQL storage, VOIP, and has amateur radio, minecraft, and a ton of other stuff. There really is something for everyone.
I appreciate all of the stuff listed above, but what I personally LOVE most about SDF is that it runs on NetBSD and offers a ton of packages from all the different open source and free software communities. BSD packages, GNU packages, home grown packages.
It's just a very friendly and fun place. I am 'rmusial' on there too. Feel free to say hello!
Comment · 8 years ago
I don't understand what you mean by that. 32% growth sounds a lot better than "damage control".
Also why are you posting things from 2017? Was there some news about Target that I missed?
Comment · 8 years ago
This is from 2017 and it's also very incorrect. The author says Target's April 2017 policy was bad for their stock. Let's look in hindsight.
In March 2017 TGT was at 53.12. In April 55.85. In early June 56.90. It took a hit late June at 50.76, but by September was already at 59.96.
As of close today it is at 78.46 and they didn't reverse their bathroom policy.
Here are some funny quotes from the referenced post...
"I’m not anticipating an extreme drop in the share price, but I’m definitely not seeing any catalyst on the horizon for the share price to surpass its current trading range"
and "So, though it took a while to materialize, if you followed Crista’s advice to sell TGT stock late last year, it’s looking like a good decision now. TGT stock is headed in the wrong direction, and may still have greater depths to plumb. Good call by Crista!"
If you would've sold on Crista's advice to sell, you would've missed out 59.41 to 78.46 in less than a year!
Comment · 8 years ago
As others have said, thanks for everything. I am a Patreon supporter, I would highly encourage others to support Matrix/Riot as well. I have been able to transition the vast majority of my personal and professional communication to Riot.im on Android, iOS, and web. Voice, video, text, memes, all of it. I know it has its rough points, but even non technical family and friends have been able to use it, getting off of the proprietary, nonfree alternatives. Thank you very much.