I am sure this is the exact sort of attitude that caused the problems in the first place.

I compile most of my software from source. From my browser, to my editor, to my perl, to my postgresql, to my linux kernel, to my PINE, to my postfix.

I am perfectly used to the fact that some of these require to RTFM. And also you learn after some years of *nix, some stuff just doesn't compile well on a lot of platforms. Some stuff tends to be buggy. And other stuff compiles every time. Some claim to work everywhere, and do. Some claim to have only been tested in a couple places, but still actually work almost anywhere. And others have overstated portability. Some think that because they tested in three or four linux distros right out of the box, that they can claim it's really portable and runs everywhere. Even if, it only runs on those exact distros and only if the user didn't upgrade their kernel or C libs.

And how can it be a lie? These problems I have had? I have heard the same complaints from others, people who don't have trouble compiling their linux kernel, or their database. Calling it a lie, when in fact you don't know what experiences I've had, or what exeriences I have had recounted to me, is not only rude, it is factually incorrect, and is a statement that could never be factually supported.

I think you should apologize.


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