Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sat 29th Jul 2006 20:47 UTC, submitted by Dark Leth
Linux SymphonyOS, one of the more refreshing Linux distributions, is in trouble, since its lead developer is in financial troubles. "Core symphony development is currently stalled as I am without electricity in my apartment. I need to raise some money this week in order to have electric restored and cover some expenses. Project donations are greatly appreciated and any referral for paying projects are greatly appreciated as well. I have really big plans for symphony in the near future that will hopefully blow some larger distros out of the water. I cant wait to share them all with you."
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inventions
by zerohalo on Mon 31st Jul 2006 15:13 UTC
zerohalo
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2005-07-26

Throughout history there have been those who worked on new inventions, and personal cost to themselves, and often dependant on the gratitude of others, which while considered by many to be useless or impractical at the time, later provided a contribution to society. At the same time, there are many similar inventions that did prove to be relatively useless and fell by the wayside. Those who believe SymphonyOS is the former should contribute. Those who believe it's the latter should keep their disparaging remarks about Ryan's request for help to themselves.

RE: inventions
by Simba on Mon 31st Jul 2006 15:38 in reply to "inventions"
Simba Member since:
2005-10-08

> Throughout history there have been those who worked
> on new inventions

And most of them kept their day jobs so they could support themselves while working on their new inventions.

The Wright Brothers ran a bicycle repair shop while they tried to figure out to get heavier then air flight to work, for example.

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RE[2]: inventions
by Dark Leth on Mon 31st Jul 2006 15:42 in reply to "RE: inventions"
Dark Leth Member since:
2005-07-06

Let's get something straight - he is working, he is running a consultancy business as well.

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