Subj : Polling - Still not a solution
To   : Nicholas Boel
From : rick christian
Date : Sun Oct 23 2016 09:29 am

On 10/21/2016 09:41 AM, Nicholas Boel -> rick christian wrote:


 NB> When compiling software on Linux, they are ASS U ME'ing you have the
 NB> slightest idea on what you're actually doing with Linux (otherwise if
 NB> there is a precompiled binary available, at least they choose to offer


That view point of Linux that you outline as some elitist OS, has passed.

And I've worked on all sorts of things from 68HC11 to big iron to PC's and very 
little of that over that span has involved compiling.

I've been on Linux for over 20 years, and still the amount of compiling I've 
done is minuscule, by choice and by the point it rarely works.

Right now most of what I do personally is python

Yes, I use Linux mainly because it is free! I don't give one hoot about the 
source code, I couldn't care less. If there is an issue I will file a bug 
report, the author will do their part fix it, release new program. Rinse, 
repeat.



 NB> If you don't like it that much.. there's alternatives (like Windows) you

There is the Linux Spirit! Don't like it leave! That ain't happening! I refuse 
to use windumber.

A computer is a tool to achieve a goal. Not the goal to get it be able to do 
the task. I don't work wise or personally have time to devote to incomplete 
instructions to compile stuff. And I am not polluting systems with 1000's of 
libs just in case I might some day compile something that needs it.

I've run into and put up with just the attitude you post in Linux areas for 
decades. Let me reiterate that your view as compiling as some litmus test 
precursor to the use of Linux is passe.

I do alot of things for work that probably are not up your alley be it SQL be 
it php be it python be it sync'ng tx sites for a simulcast P25 TRS over 4 
counties. Or why does one radio work and another is just garbled in the same 
spot!???

I've had plenty of DBA's take a look at various SQL stuff and have no clue what 
it does. So each has their skills...

I am not afraid to admit, that C is not in my wheelhouse, and I have no 
interest in learning it! Period. Nor is compiling.

If you list COMPLETE FULL INSTRUCTIONS, then I have no problem. I've seen that 
once. The rest just like you feel that I should do all the heavy lifting to 
figure out how to install stuff. Here's the source, you figure it out!

Ok.. heres your radio... you figure it out! Theres about 30 buttons on them, 
plus lets see the profiles have 200+ talkgroups on them, and not all of them 
are monitored by anyone 24/7/365, and may not be active in your area. Oh, and 
some are simplex mutal aid stuff.. But hey, heres the radio YOU FIGURE IT OUT! 
Your life just may depend on it!

 
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