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Re: sourceforge is nasty [ Was Re: [seul-edu] Request for Mailing list for Crosswords For Linux ]



Doug Loss wrote:
> 
> Manuel Gutierrez Algaba wrote:
> >
> > Eric S Raymond is a bit more nasty.
> >
> 
> Here we just disagree. 

Actually, I've disagreed with most of what Manuel has been saying.

> I knew Eric before Linux was more than Linus's
> hobby, back when he was just the guy managing the Chester County
> FreeNet.  He's a nice guy who can hold strong opinions and get excited
> about them.

I've known ESR about 2 years, and I would agree with this assessment. 
He and I have gotten into some heated discussions (while I would
consider myself friends with him, we certainly don't agree on
everything) and we both respect each othres ability to articulate
ourselves, with no grudges and no problems.

>  I've never heard him strike the first verbal blow in an
> invective-hurling contest.

Nope.  He just retaliates better... ;)

> >
> 
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