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FrazierWall No More
FrazierWall Linux has been
removed from our Distributions list. For now
the web site still exists with some reasons why Ken Frazier has decided to
withdraw the distribution. (Thanks to Nigel Arnot)
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FrazierWall No More Posted Jan 13, 2005 13:42 UTC (Thu) by Duncan (guest, #6647) [Link] While I never used Frazierwall, I knew Ken Frazier. To bad he had such abad experience with open source users so as to "have had it" with them, but that's the way it goes, sometimes. As is somewhat obvious from the explanation, he never really seemed to internalize the ideals of "freedom software". It wasn't something he found worth believing in. Thus, the selfish and rude elements that any community including that of FLOSS has, had far more effect on him than they likely would have on someone doing it for the joy of it and because he believe in it. Sad, really, but some people just never "get it". At least it was of use to some for some time, tho. Thanks, Ken, even if you didn't find the community as enjoyable as we'd wish. Duncan
FrazierWall No More Posted Jan 13, 2005 17:32 UTC (Thu) by GreyWizard (guest, #1026) [Link] On the web site Frazier gives five perfectly good reasons for ending support of his distribution. He is not obligated to give any at all. Had I read only these five, I would have been sympathetic and wished him well. Unfortunately, the other three reasons he gives are suspicious.
First, he says "I've had it with the open source community at large." Clearly there are obnoxious people in our community who criticize without contributing. Frazier is not wrong to dislike that, but to presume these people speak for everyone is misguided at best. Then he says he's personally concerned that his work is being used by terrorists because he's recieved rude email from shady characters. Are we safer because people in the Middle East can't get a copy of his floppy disk firewall? Puh-lease.
Finally, he claims some unspecified worry about the "SCO property right infringement case" and insists that releasing software is voluntary. Obviously he believes SCO is right, which means either he hasn't studied the details or has some darker motive. People who are truly a part of this community know that mandatory contribution is not what we stand for.
I've not used FrazierWall and have no technical complaint, but Ken Frazier has shown in his departing message that he is happy to spread ignorance and spite, just like the beligerant "advocates" he justifiably deplores. We are better off without him in our community.
FrazierWall No More Posted Apr 11, 2007 0:25 UTC (Wed) by frazier_wall_daughter (guest, #44583) [Link] you guys better back off my daddy! he wasnt scared of the terrorists, he just didnt want his software in their hands! also, he kinda had a whole family to take care of. you have no idea how much he dreaded giving this up, but his whole life didnt revolve around frazierwall! and considering you havent even used the software, you have no room to talk. to say it in a few more words.... stop trashing my dad! he is making more progress right now than you ever will in your entire life!!! BACK OFF!
FrazierWall No More Posted Apr 11, 2007 1:03 UTC (Wed) by bronson (subscriber, #4806) [Link] No matter what software "your daddy" makes, there's always the chance it will be used by terrorists. I bet the guys who wrote the Stinger firmware never realized that it would be used by US enemies.
Oh well. Terrorists also use light bulbs. I'm still glad Edison invented them.
What is Frazier making so much progress on now?
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