Re: [arch-general] JOB | Permanent Database Engineer (the Netherlands or remote)

[D C via arch-general]

Tinu Weber- then you lack etiquette- you wouldn't know rude if it bit you
in the ass.

On Mon, Sep 4, 2017 at 10:31 AM, Temlin Olivér via arch-general <
arch-general@archlinux.org> wrote:

> > Registering just to promote your issue/cause, FOSS-related or not,
> > treats the community as a resource and is not acceptable; [...]
>
> Even more so, considering the only other email sent from this address:
> https://lists.archlinux.org/pipermail/arch-general/2016-
> November/042624.html
>
> --
> Oliver Temlin
>

Re: [arch-general] JOB | Permanent Database Engineer (the Netherlands or remote)

[D C via arch-general]

You don't have to be such a dick about it, Florian.

On Mon, Sep 4, 2017 at 8:43 AM, Florian Pritz via arch-general <
arch-general@archlinux.org> wrote:

> On 04.09.2017 14:33, James Tobin via arch-general wrote:
> > Hello, I'm working with an employer that is looking to hire
>
> This is not a recruitment list. Please take such mails elsewhere.
>
> Florian
>
>

Re: [arch-general] I just want to say THANK YOU!

[D C via arch-general]

AGREED! Arch Rules!

DC

On Fri, Jan 20, 2017 at 12:12 PM, Marco via arch-general <
arch-general@archlinux.org> wrote:

> Hi guys,
>
> [...] this is by far the
> > most complete distribution/OS that i've ever tried. Fantastic
> > documentation, fantastic community, fantastic *. It really pushes people
> > into learning stuff the right way. By teaching the basics of the OS
> > platform and providing the tools to build on.
> >
> > Arch linux is SOLID. All the way.
> >
> > Teaching how to fish instead of giving away fish.
> >
>
> This is a good chance to express my gratitude too.
> I installed my first arch back in 2003. Since then I am 100% arch, and
> never looked back. University, home, work, sheeva plug, raspberry, servers,
> desktops, laptops, ultrabooks. Even my father's computer now. With arch I
> finally had both fun and efficiency, I was forced to understand and learn
> loads of stuff. But actually... it just works. Well, most of the time, at
> least ;)
> In my small circle I try to push others to do the same.
> For me it's a big, fat, huge THANKS! to all overlords, devs, TUs, regular
> fellas hanging in this wonderful community. You rock, we rock, arch rocks.
> Cheers,
> domanov
>

Re: [arch-general] [OT] Favorite/best desktop in archlinux

[D C via arch-general]

No such thing, but I've used i3, awesome, gnome classic, gnome shell and
xfce but my favorite has been KDE Plasma.

On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 1:47 AM, David Demelier via arch-general <
arch-general@archlinux.org> wrote:

> Le 6 nov. 2016 11:12 PM, "Maykel Franco via arch-general" <
> arch-general@archlinux.org> a écrit :
> >
> > Hi, what the best desktop envieronment for archlinux? Only is the
> question.
> >
> > I like very much kde plasma but he used a lot of ram and sometimes it
> > is very heavy. Do you think?
>
> It's matter of taste. However, Arch provides vanilla packages, making best
> desktop support as we do not install/recommend/focus a default desktop like
> big end user distribution (e.g. GNOME for fedora, KDE for OpenSuSE).
>
> I personally use and love GNOME though.
>
> --
> David
>

Re: [arch-general] Microsoft Signature PC Requirements Now Blocks Linux Installation

[D C via arch-general]

I'm not gonna lie, this is all a tad technical even for me, but
wouldn't intsalling an AMD chip solve the issue?

On Wed, Sep 28, 2016 at 11:45 AM, Doug Newgard  wrote:
> On Wed, 28 Sep 2016 11:24:25 -0400
> Francis Gerund via arch-general  wrote:
>
>> https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/16/09/21/1516230/microsoft-signature-pc-
>> requirements-now-blocks-linux-installation-reports?sbsrc=md
>>
>> It was nice while it lasted.
>>
>> 
>
> They don't "block" Linux. They are using a higher performance RAID setup that
> there's simply no Linux driver for yet. Once someone creates one, you'll be
> able to install Linux. This is normal with new hardware, it happens all of the
> time.



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Re: [arch-general] Microsoft Signature PC Requirements Now Blocks Linux Installation

[D C via arch-general]

Wow, is MS desperate or something?

On Wed, Sep 28, 2016 at 11:24 AM, Francis Gerund via arch-general
 wrote:
> https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/16/09/21/1516230/microsoft-signature-pc-
> requirements-now-blocks-linux-installation-reports?sbsrc=md
>
> It was nice while it lasted.
>
> 



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Re: [arch-general] Arch GNU/Linux install for beginners and new users

[D C via arch-general]

To be fair, I think I'm trolling more than Francis.

On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 8:23 PM, D C  wrote:

> LOL
> 
>
> On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 8:19 PM, Francis Gerund via arch-general <
> arch-general@archlinux.org> wrote:
>
>> On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 8:09 PM, aur basica  wrote:
>>
>> > * Talks about distros that aren't Arch on a Arch mailing list
>> > * Starts calling it Arch GNU/Linux (from here on out I will personally
>> > call it Ubuntu /sarcasm)
>> > * Compares the CoC to slavery (unfortunately missed the opportunity to
>> use
>> > Reductio ad Hitlerum)
>> >
>> > Any particular reason you're trolling the mailing list?
>> >
>>
>> Hi, aur basica:
>>
>> I don't recall mentioning any distribution other than Arch GNU/Linux,
>> except for the OpenBSD project, as an example of what can happen when a
>> distribution becomes pereceived by the public as insular and insolent.
>>
>> Again, I have never said that you have to call it anything.  You are free
>> to call it whatever you want to. And, of course, so am I.
>>
>> BTW, I am not trolling.  Are you?
>>
>
>
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Re: [arch-general] Arch GNU/Linux install for beginners and new users

[D C via arch-general]

LOL


On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 8:19 PM, Francis Gerund via arch-general <
arch-general@archlinux.org> wrote:

> On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 8:09 PM, aur basica  wrote:
>
> > * Talks about distros that aren't Arch on a Arch mailing list
> > * Starts calling it Arch GNU/Linux (from here on out I will personally
> > call it Ubuntu /sarcasm)
> > * Compares the CoC to slavery (unfortunately missed the opportunity to
> use
> > Reductio ad Hitlerum)
> >
> > Any particular reason you're trolling the mailing list?
> >
>
> Hi, aur basica:
>
> I don't recall mentioning any distribution other than Arch GNU/Linux,
> except for the OpenBSD project, as an example of what can happen when a
> distribution becomes pereceived by the public as insular and insolent.
>
> Again, I have never said that you have to call it anything.  You are free
> to call it whatever you want to. And, of course, so am I.
>
> BTW, I am not trolling.  Are you?
>



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Re: [arch-general] Arch GNU/Linux install for beginners and new users

[D C via arch-general]

Thank you, Francis.

On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 7:03 PM, Francis Gerund via arch-general <
arch-general@archlinux.org> wrote:

> On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 6:56 PM, D C via arch-general <
> arch-general@archlinux.org> wrote:
>
> > When I frist meet people I give them the utmost respect, then I basically
> > treat them the way they treat me. I urge everyone to do the same, that
> goes
> > for staff and the rest of the Arch community.
> >
>
>
> D C,
>
> Now that's just about the most sensible thing I've seen posted here all
> day.
>
> Thank You!
>

Re: [arch-general] Arch GNU/Linux install for beginners and new users

[D C via arch-general]

When I frist meet people I give them the utmost respect, then I basically
treat them the way they treat me. I urge everyone to do the same, that goes
for staff and the rest of the Arch community.

Re: [arch-general] Arch GNU/Linux install for beginners and new users

[D C via arch-general]

It was sarcasm =)

On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 6:10 PM, Francis Gerund via arch-general <
arch-general@archlinux.org> wrote:

> Hi D C,
>
> Freedom of speech means being able to say whatever you want to say, without
> interference from sel-appointed sidewalk supervisors or other members of
> the Peanut Gallery.
>
> HTH.
>

Re: [arch-general] Arch GNU/Linux install for beginners and new users

[D C via arch-general]

Free speech, what's that?

On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 6:01 PM, Tinu Weber  wrote:

> On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 17:22:57 -0400, Francis Gerund via arch-general
> wrote:
> > > There have been some pretty specious comparisons in this thread, but
> > > having the gall to mention slavery in the context of an online
> > > community for a computer operating system would have to rank as one
> > > of the most offensive and moronic, not just for this thread, or this
> > > ML but for the community.
> > >
> > > Don't post anything like this again. It is not welcome.
> > >
> > > /J
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > http://jasonwryan.com/
> > > GPG: 7817 E3FF 578E EEE1 9F64 D40C 445E 52EA B1BD 4E40
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Dear, sweet Jason,
> >
> > Thank you for your interest.
> >
> > But telling someone else what to post or not to post (not to mention
> > sophomoric name-calling), might be considered impropriety at the very
> > least.
> >
> > I ask that you please refrain from posting anything like this again.
> > It might not be considered welcome.
> >
> > With warmest regards,
> > y'r obd't srvt., F.G.
>
> https://xkcd.com/1357/
>

Re: [arch-general] Arch GNU/Linux install for beginners and new users

[D C via arch-general]

Wait, let me grab some popcorn first. Okay, go on...

On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 5:22 PM, Francis Gerund via arch-general <
arch-general@archlinux.org> wrote:

> There have been some pretty specious comparisons in this thread, but having
> the gall to mention slavery in the context of an online community for a
> computer operating system would have to rank as one of the most offensive
> and moronic, not just for this thread, or this ML but for the community.
> Don't post anything like this again. It is not welcome.
> >
> >
> >
> > /J
> >
> > --
> >
> > http://jasonwryan.com/
> > GPG: 7817 E3FF 578E EEE1 9F64 D40C 445E 52EA B1BD 4E40
> >
> >
>
> Dear, sweet Jason,
>
> Thank you for your interest.
>
> But telling someone else what to post or not to post (not to mention
> sophomoric name-calling), might be considered impropriety at the very
> least.
>
> I ask that you please refrain from posting anything like this again. It
> might not be considered welcome.
>
> With warmest regards,
> y'r obd't srvt., F.G.
>

Re: [arch-general] What happened to the Beginner's Guide?

[D C via arch-general]

Someone did mention that the two guides merged, so now that only one list
is being maintained, they can focus on making the one list more
comprehensive.

On Wed, Sep 21, 2016 at 8:36 PM, Dave via arch-general <
arch-general@archlinux.org> wrote:

> see below
>
> On Wed, Sep 21, 2016 at 8:12 PM, Francis Gerund via arch-general <
> arch-general@archlinux.org> wrote:
>
> >
> > IMHO, for new users, the "Installation Guide" is not, never has been, and
> > may never be a substitute for the Beginner's Guide.
>
>
> As a new Arch user, I completely agree.
>
>
> >
> > I believe this change will only serve to alienate potential new users,
>
>
> I strongly agree.
>

Re: [arch-general] What happened to the Beginner's Guide?

[D C via arch-general]

TBH, the main install guide looks almost identical to the beginner guide
that I used about two years ago, check it out.

On Tue, Sep 20, 2016 at 12:53 AM, David C. Rankin <
drankina...@suddenlinkmail.com> wrote:

> Archdevs,
>
>   I went to review the Beginner's Guide and it was no longer listed on the
> main
> page. I then specifically searched for it, found it in the topics, and
> then was
> redirected to the bare-bones "Install" page. What happened to the
> Beginner's Guide?
>
> --
> David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E.
>

Re: [arch-general] bitcoin-qt out-of-date

[D C via arch-general]

Some people don't get the concept of volunteering lol.

On Thu, Sep 1, 2016 at 12:06 PM, Jeroen Mathon via arch-general <
arch-general@archlinux.org> wrote:

> Some people have projects, or other things that take priority, if you have
> a problem then get the git version from the AUR
>
> On Thu, 1 Sep 2016, 18:01 Diego Viola via arch-general, <
> arch-general@archlinux.org> wrote:
>
> > On Thu, Sep 1, 2016 at 12:53 PM, Doug Newgard 
> > wrote:
> > > On Thu, 1 Sep 2016 12:42:24 -0300
> > > Diego Viola via arch-general  wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hello,
> > >>
> > >> I flagged this package 10 days ago as out of date and I've been trying
> > >> to contact the maintainer about it, with no response.
> > >>
> > >> https://www.archlinux.org/packages/community/x86_64/bitcoin-qt/
> > >>
> > >> Is there any problem with updating this? Any reasons for the delay or
> > >> lack of response?
> > >>
> > >> Thanks,
> > >> Diego
> > >
> > > Oh no, 10 days.
> > >
> > > Seriously?
> >
> > Other packages get updated much quicker, are you just going to put the
> > blame the users on this one too?
> >
> > Diego
> >
>



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