Adobe releases runtime binary for Linux

Adobe releases runtime binary for Linux

Posted Apr 3, 2008 18:17 UTC (Thu) by pr1268 (subscriber, #24648)
In reply to: Adobe releases runtime binary for Linux by larryn
Parent article: Adobe releases runtime code to Linux developers (TIS)

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?

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