perhaps programming documentation or description files should include the
coders training marks...
AA/AS/BS/M/NCSA ETC... One expects better quality from those with the
appropriate training.
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On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 2:27 PM, Michael Brutman <mbbrut...@brutman.com>
wrote:
> I was trying to be more sensitive than to use "crapware", but yes, I
> understand.
>
> I think that for something to be included it needs to have the correct
> license, it needs to do what it says it does, it needs to be of some value
> to a larger audience and not just fill a small niche. And I'm also
> suggesting that we start looking at the code in more detail. Not
> everything "first timer" project should be automatically included;
> something should prove itself to be valuable first.
>
> There are going to need to be some judgement calls made about what gets in
> and what does not. A "no" might be due to duplication, too small of a
> niche, etc. It does not prevent somebody from continuing their project.
>
> I'm willing to do code reviews to help make this happen. I've learned
> quite a bit over the years on my projects and I want to help feed that
> back. But this only works if there is a pool of us.
>
>
> Mike
>
> On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 11:36 AM, Tom Ehlert <t...@drivesnapshot.de> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> while I am in general agreement with you, reality behaves different.
>> your proposal is about as likely to occur as commercial grade
>> FreeDOS-64. in other words: it won't happen. ever.
>>
>> > I think we need a vetting process for new software that developers
>> > want to include with FreeDOS. I'm glad that people are asking to be
>> > included, but there is a certain level of review that we should be
>> doing.
>>
>> > - The source code should be reviewed for obvious problems; back
>> > doors and security problems, unsafe code that might trash files, etc.
>>
>>
>> > - The program should do what it advertises to do. As an example,
>> > an encryption program should provide a reasonable level of
>> > encryption. (No code based on a simplistic cipher should be allowed to
>> call itself "encryption.")
>>
>>
>> > - The build environment and instructions should be fully explained
>> > so that others can easily rebuild and verify the executable.
>>
>> > If we get enough volunteers to review code that becomes a great way
>> > to pass down the tribal knowledge.
>>
>> > It would also help to ensure
>> > that the FreeDOS repositories do not become a new form of wild and
>> crazy shareware library.
>>
>> the word you were searching for is crapware.
>>
>> shareware was a way for small developers to distribute their software
>> *product*, often professional developed software of high quality and
>> shouldn't be confused with 'my first program'.
>> successful programs were PKZIP, RAR, and a couple others.
>>
>> actually most modern software is distributed as shareware (try first,
>> buy if happy).
>>
>> Tom
>>
>>
>>
>>
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