----- Original Message ----
> From: Torsten Curdt <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Wed, September 15, 2010 11:10:21 AM
> Subject: Re: "Forking is a Feature" reactions?
>
> >> Everyone else gets a "working
> >> copy" and is expected to create a patch (or patches) and then work to
> >> convince a committer to apply them.
> >
> > That's not the Apache model, fwiw. Collaboration means you work as equals,
> > committer status or not.
>
> Hm? Reality check?
>
> Usually patches only get applied if committers think they are good
> enough and worthy to apply. Not every patch gets applied no matter
> what.
And how is that dependent on the version control tool? See, it isn't.
It's a function of the community's value system.
> >> A distributed version control system is a measure toward eliminating
> >> that have/have not distinction; it reduces the barrier to contribution.
> >
> > No it doesn't.
>
> I could create the longest thread on this list by saying "Yes, it does!"
> ...but maybe let's say - that's what people call a difference in opinion ;)
That shouldn't prevent more knowledgable people from correcting you tho.
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