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Adobe releases runtime binary for LinuxAdobe releases runtime binary for LinuxPosted Apr 3, 2008 17:00 UTC (Thu) by AJWM (subscriber, #15888)Parent article: Adobe releases runtime code to Linux developers (TIS)
The original title is _very_ misleading. I know, that's what's on the linked site. But it implies that Adobe released source code and that it's of some use to developers of Linux, whereas all they release was a runtime binary that runs on Linux for those AIR developers that may want that. Since LWN already covered this a couple of days ago, I'm not sure that it should bother giving "The Industry Standard" (who can't even get a headline right) the link -- unless somebody wants to gripe about it on their site. (I couldn't be bothered registering to do so.)
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Adobe releases runtime binary for Linux Posted Apr 3, 2008 17:30 UTC (Thu) by larryn (guest, #3457) [Link] Since when runtime == source code? I did not get the impression by reading it, especially something from Adobe. Not sure what's going on with LWN readers lately. Yesterday, Volantis released Mobility Server, someone cried about that you have to register for it, etc. Come on guys, just chill out! I guess next time any company open source something, they need to go ahead and deliver the CD to your front door?
Adobe releases runtime binary for Linux Posted Apr 3, 2008 18:17 UTC (Thu) by pr1268 (subscriber, #24648) [Link] Not sure what's going on with LWN readers lately. Yesterday, Volantis released Mobility Server, someone cried about that you have to register for it, etc. The philosophies of Open Source run deep amongst the readers here at LWN; the open availability of software released under the (L)GPL being blocked by a form requiring users to divulge personal information smacks of some ulterior motive by Volantis--especially seeing how they're issuing a bragging press release to the effect of LGPL'ing their server code. Personally, I am irritated at having to fill out forms online just to get at one thing... But I do understand it's the nature of business these days. Since when runtime == source code? I did not get the impression by reading it, especially something from Adobe. I admit to having an initial reaction that this was indeed a source code release. Point taken. Come on guys, just chill out! Never! LWN readers are a discriminating bunch when it comes to reading Open-Source and Linux-related news. And besides, LWN readers are already a relatively tame group. Why not go recommend Slashdotters do the same?
Adobe releases runtime binary for Linux Posted Apr 3, 2008 18:29 UTC (Thu) by undefined (guest, #40876) [Link] "Since when runtime == source code?" quoting the article's title, "runtime code" is (by common usage of the english language) "code associated with a runtime". this is similar to how a "car tire" is a "tire associated with a car" (and not a bicycle or truck). "code", at least on lwn, commonly refers to "source code" (as compared to "binary code" which is commonly abbreviated as "binary" not "code"). and the only single use of the word "code" in the article (ie "write additional platform-specific code") is refering to "source code" because i don't know too many developers that write "binary code" (and i thought writing assembly was impressive ;-). so this would probably be one of those times where "Adobe releases runtime code [sic] for Linux" would be most approriate (by virtue of lwn's audience, and by the article's own further use of the word "code").
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