The Linux engine...

[Richard Gaskin]

Graham Samuel wrote:

 > Just a quick two Eurocents to say that I strongly agree that we
 > should not split up the list, and I agree with Malte's arguments.

I don't think we need to worry about that. Those who want to lighten 
their In Box and enjoy platform-specific discussion will find the forums 
an excellent choice.

LiveCode supports so many platforms it's rare that everything it can do 
will appeal to any single developer.  Still, much to be learned from 
every supported platform, and this list is an excellent venue for such 
learning.

 > I know nothing about Linux, and like many things I know nothing
 > about, I'm scared of it - but one day I may need to know more....

When that day comes it seems you'll be in good hands:  While the nearest 
Ubuntu group is more than four hours from you in Paris, there's a Linux 
user group right in Toulouse which seems very friendly and welcoming of 
newcomers:

<http://www.culte.org/>

Linux is just another OS in a world where such things are becoming 
increasingly commoditized so it barely matters which one you use, esp. 
for us LiveCoders who've been making Windows apps on Macs for so many years.

But the secret charm with Linux is the people.  As I've written before, 
there's something quite nice about a group of people who get together 
for the primary purpose of freely sharing things.

If you make it to any local LUG meetings I'd be surprised if you didn't 
walk away with a few new friends.  Extra bonus points that you'll 
probably find Linux a lot of fun to play with as well.  :)

--
  Richard Gaskin
  Fourth World
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