Re: Open Source, then...?
Hi Akusaya,
See comments below:
akusaya wrote:
> Now what happens to Eu? Looks like no different from before.
There won't be any major difference for a fair while.
I predict 1-2 years before we see any results (for normal users of Eu) of Eu
going open source.
> Maybe some people now already started to make their own version of Eu,
> and in a year maybe 4 different Euphoria derivatives come (e.g.
> Elation, Bliss, Joy, Exhilaration..).. and very possibly none of them
> has a significant market.
Possibly.
I agree, I was very outspoken on my point of view of using a license
which stopped closed source variations to be created.
Only time will tell if this splits (or grows?) the Eu community.
> I think what is absolutely needed now is a repository of code (where
> people can contribute codes, like other open source projects like
> Firefox). Documentations should be there also, so that users don't
> need to say "There is this mistake in this doc page!" in this mailing
> list anymore.
I agree, a central repository should be created.
It isn't "urgent". Anyone can still post their patches or modifications to the
list and Rob can incorporate them if applicable.
The central repository doesn't make it available for anyone to change. It is
still controlled (originally by Rob and in the future by a small number of
people who have proved their knowledge and commitment).
> Currently if one encounters a bug, he/she will report to Rob via this
> mailing list and then Rob will fix it in the next release (which is
> indeed faster but still 2-3 weeks which is too slow!).
I agree,
The repository will make this instant ... "svn update" (if using subversion).
Even in the mean time ... I'm sure Rob would provide patch files if requested?
It can't hurt to ask!
> Having the repository will fix the bug in 1 or 2 days (provided more
> and more people come to understand the C codes).
>
> Actually everyone can make Eu source code repository but it would be
> better and more courteous if Rob make it himself.
>
> Any opinions?
Eu being open sourced is exciting ... but it will take a number of years for
the full impact to be seen.
I would seem to agree that a central repository (and maybe an online bug
tracker)
would be the next steps. (Sourceforge seems to be a good choice??)
Regards,
Ray Smith
http://RaymondSmith.com
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