Author Topic: A new section for Linux, cross-platform code, embedded, mac, android, ios, etc. (Read 124,330 times)

mouser · « **on:** August 30, 2013, 03:09 PM »

I thought we might try adding a new section of the forum specifically for discussion of non-Windows software (and hardware), so here it is!

I know we have lots of people on DC that love linux, embedded hardware like Raspberry Pi, mac, android and ios, and it's probably time we had a special section for such discussions. It would also be a good place to discuss cross-platform software, and may also be a good place to discuss non-windows related hardware.

Don't be shy about posting here -- it may take a little while for this section to reach critical mass.

Gothi[c] · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2013, 03:24 PM »

The lengths you will go to just to get me to post...

mouser · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2013, 04:28 PM »

rgdot · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2013, 05:32 PM »

Can I add my +1 to a Linux and Android section?

mouser · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2013, 05:42 PM »

No need for any more +1s, the section has already been added and we're in it

Gothi[c] · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2013, 06:12 PM »

I'm kind of hoping this forum section doesn't get hijacked by the tablet/phone crowd

mouser · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2013, 06:13 PM »

Come on gothic, there's plenty of room for everyone.

40hz · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2013, 06:13 PM »

Ok...no +1.

How about:

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40hz · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2013, 06:15 PM »

Is that w

Quote from: Gothi[c

link=topic=35959.msg336314#msg336314 date=1377886329]
I'm kind of hoping this forum section doesn't get hijacked by the tablet/phone crowd

Amen.

Quote from: mouser on August 30, 2013, 06:13 PM

Come on gothic, there's plenty of room for everyone.

Also true.

Gothi[c] · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2013, 06:28 PM »

Quote

Come on gothic, there's plenty of room for everyone.

Actually, as it stands now on most of the unmoderated internet, there isn't.
Postings related to popular technologies and platforms drive out the more obscure things (which is logical because they are popular).
The problem with this is that there is no place for people who are actually interested in these obscure things.
When anything is allowed, the "wisdom" of crowds governs, which in practice drives everything towards monoculture.

rgdot · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2013, 06:49 PM »

Thank you

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NOW someone help me with Ubuntu/Mint wifi performance

40hz · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2013, 06:57 PM »

Quote from: Gothi[c

link=topic=35959.msg336319#msg336319 date=1377887338]
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Come on gothic, there's plenty of room for everyone.

Actually, as it stands now on most of the unmoderated internet, there isn't.
Postings related to popular technologies and platforms drive out the more obscure things (which is logical because they are popular).
The problem with this is that there is no place for people who are actually interested in these obscure things.
When anything is allowed, the "wisdom" of crowds governs, which in practice drives everything towards monoculture.

Agree. The gravity well generated by the appearance of the "most mediocre choice" rivals that of a black hole.

tomos · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2013, 08:28 PM »

Quote from: Gothi[c

link=topic=35959.msg336319#msg336319 date=1377887338]
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Come on gothic, there's plenty of room for everyone.

Actually, as it stands now on most of the unmoderated internet, there isn't.
Postings related to popular technologies and platforms drive out the more obscure things (which is logical because they are popular).
The problem with this is that there is no place for people who are actually interested in these obscure things.
When anything is allowed, the "wisdom" of crowds governs, which in practice drives everything towards monoculture.

but dc hasn't typically been like that, has it?**

**edit/ or maybe that's the way you see the current software board - what with it being windows focused lol

ewemoa · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2013, 01:15 AM »

Quote from: Gothi[c

link=topic=35959.msg336314#msg336314 date=1377886329]
I'm kind of hoping this forum section doesn't get hijacked by the tablet/phone crowd

May be that can be grounds for the creation of a non-tablet, non-phone, non-windows section

rsatrioadi · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2013, 07:43 AM »

This is great news!

I've been a DC lurker for years, but since I fully switched to Linux a couple years ago (plus a Mac just about a month ago), most software discussions and coding snacks here no longer apply to me. This new section will definitely change that.

(Interestingly my phone is a Lumia. Talk about diversity.

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cyberdiva · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2013, 01:59 PM »

Quote from: Gothi[c

link=topic=35959.msg336314#msg336314 date=1377886329]
I'm kind of hoping this forum section doesn't get hijacked by the tablet/phone crowd

I'm somewhat apprehensive, too, but perhaps for the opposite reason. I'd love to see a separate forum section devoted to the "tablet/phone crowd," and a separate one for the Linux folks, and perhaps other separate ones as well. Having one section devoted to tablets/phones/Linux/mac/etc. doesn't seem to me much of an advance over having no "others" section at all. I should note, however, that I'm often very wrong in my predictions, and perhaps that will be the case here as well.

Tuxman · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2013, 03:07 PM »

I want a FreeBSD section.

rgdot · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2013, 03:40 PM »

Where is OS/2 section?

Tuxman · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2013, 03:43 PM »

No one uses OS/2.

40hz · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2013, 04:03 PM »

Quote from: Tuxman on August 31, 2013, 03:07 PM

I want a FreeBSD section.

Start making solid informational posts on a regular basis about BSD and maybe Mouser will give one.

(Ditto to everybody else who wants their own special sections.

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Tuxman · « **Reply #20 on:** August 31, 2013, 04:10 PM »

I'm still looking for a solid informational post about Linux here.

40hz · « **Reply #21 on:** August 31, 2013, 04:12 PM »

Suggestion:

Since this is a potpourri section right now, how about if we prefix all threads with a tag in all caps?

Something like: ANDROID, BSD, FOSS, IOS, LINUX, MAC, MULTI (for multi-platform), SOLARIS, etc.

Example: LINUX: Remmina - superb remote access client

That should let people to quickly zero in on what interests them, and allow for easier searches down the road.

mouser · « **Reply #22 on:** August 31, 2013, 04:15 PM »

good idea 40hz.

if the section gets active enough we can consider splitting it up into multiple sections.

Tuxman · « **Reply #23 on:** August 31, 2013, 04:16 PM »

"Linux" and "minor Linux rip-offs"?

40hz · « **Reply #24 on:** August 31, 2013, 04:17 PM »

Quote from: Tuxman on August 31, 2013, 04:16 PM

"Linux" and "minor Linux rip-offs"?

Quote from: Tuxman on August 31, 2013, 04:10 PM

I'm still looking for a solid informational post about Linux here.

And I'm still hoping for some actual content - and a few less snarky comebacks - from some folks.

Guess we all have a dream... $:-\$