Psychcf's blog » linux http://psychdesigns.net/blog Stuff 'bout programming, the web, linux, and more. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:55:50 +0000 en hourly 1 Appeal to linux, get tested early in development http://psychdesigns.net/blog/2008/10/appeal-to-linux-get-tested-early-in-development/ http://psychdesigns.net/blog/2008/10/appeal-to-linux-get-tested-early-in-development/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:46:39 +0000 Will Riley http://psychdesigns.net/blog/?p=66 I’ve been seeing a lot of OSS software lately that isn’t supporting linux, but could easily. Especially 64 bit users, which are growing in numbers thanks to ubuntu making 64 bit linux so damn easy.

Linux users are naturally early adopters (thus, they use linux). Limiting the support for this platform is a big mistake, because they are more likely to test the software early, and report bugs whenever there’s a problem.

Now, that doesn’t mean that this is always the case, I’ve met some pretty stupid linux users, but the majority are involved with open source in some way, even if it’s not programming.

What I’m trying to say is, I really want Gears to work on my main box, but it isn’t just limited to that. Firefox extensions really should support 64 bit, because by default 64 bit firefox is used in 64 bit Ubuntu, as with most other distros. Personally, I’m not going to start using 32 bit firefox just for Gears, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

Anyways, that’s my rant. Now go fix the problem. Thanks.

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