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byCyberK ( 1191465 ) writes:
Let's face it, one of the things all Linux evangelists like to emphasise is the opportunity to use whatever you want and even build it yourself if you want to. But it's maddening for developers to create something that will work on every kind of linux desktop in existence. From political choices of free vs. non-free, to preferred distribution, version numbers, favourite window manager and a host of other choices, no two desktops will be the same. Linux isn't an operating system, it's an operating eco-system
byjbolden ( 176878 ) writes:
Application developers shouldn't be targeting desktops. They should be working with the distribution system. So in other words helping: RedHat, Mandriva, Debian... bring out their version of Chrome and let them distribute the packages.
That's the big problem, commercial app developers want to bypass the distributions without understanding that is the natural point of contact.
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byTheSunborn ( 68004 ) writes:
So you want them to write 3 gui's for their browser. One for gtk+ and one for QT4 and one for motif(Lesstif) ??
byjbolden ( 176878 ) writes:
Where did I say that? Debian, Fedora, Suse... all support GTK. This has nothing to do with creating GUIs it has to do with link locations and dependencies.
bypizzach ( 1011925 ) writes:
He was insinuating to let the distributions make sure the required dependencies are there. Not program for every single combination. Hey, it works for Mozilla Firefox and Adobe Flash, doesn't it?
bydodobh ( 65811 ) writes:
Write for any one UI toolkit. We users don't really care.
If the code is out there, someone will write a wrapper for the other two if they want.
bysynthespian ( 563437 ) writes:
Now, that was the stupidest comment in this whole discussion. How in the world someone modded you insightful is beyond my comprehension.
You actually like the mess we're in, don't you? Let me guess...a Debian developer?
byjbolden ( 176878 ) writes:
What mess is that? The GNU project I signed up for was to create a free Unix not a free Windows.
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