Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 24th Jul 2007 15:16 UTC, submitted by danwarne
"Con Kolivas is a prominent developer on the Linux kernel and strong proponent of Linux on the desktop. But recently, he left it all behind. Why? In this interview with APCMag.com, Con gives insightful answers exploring the nature of the hardware and software market, the problems the Linux kernel must overcome for the desktop, and why despite all this he's now left it all behind."
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RE[7]: Biggest problem with kernel development
by dylansmrjones on Wed 25th Jul 2007 20:59
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But if they're new, how can they contribute?
By asking nicely for what they can help with, stating which gifts they have and don't have - making it clear that they are newbies.
The 'take it or leave it' attitude is a major hurdle that must be overcome.
Nope. It is an attitude which must be correctly understood. Many newbies don't want to be teached but just want to make demands. The slogan is "Gimme what I want now! Or I'll scream! I swear I'll scream!"
This behaviour pisses off developers and occasionally this harms innocent people, but out of 100 harsh treatments of newbies only 1 is unwarranted.
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But if they're new, how can they contribute? The 'take it or leave it' attitude is a major hurdle that must be overcome.