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Run virtual linux for USB or Dropbox with no install on OS X, PCs or Linux
MikeLevin:
Yeah, I worked with that type at Commodore—lots of Unix and VAX types there. But Gerald suggested I remove the Linux kernel and the operating system from a distribution of a Linux kernel and an operating system on the grounds of it would be "easier" than abiding by GPL2.
There are plenty of alternative options that GPL2 allows in cases like this. Would you call his advice just being grumpy, or intentionally misleading and contrary to the spirit of Linux, the GPLs and a so-called remastering & remixing forum? Either way, I won't let one person turn me off to TCL. Thanks, althalus.
gerald_clark:
I made no such suggestion.
I simply asked where you posted your sources, and pointed you to the forum rules.
MikeLevin:
--- Quote from: gerald_clark on February 18, 2013, 12:57:38 PM ---I made no such suggestion.
I simply asked where you posted your sources, and pointed you to the forum rules.
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You're right. It was sebus who made that comment, who had otherwise been supportive. I guess in hindsight, he's saying it somewhat facetiously—that it would be easier to just remove the OS than deal with the intolerant pedantics. But really, I never originally posted in this section. It was moved here by Rich from Micro Core.
So let me ask you flat-out Gerald—will rounding-up everyone's source code from the binaries I used and presenting it on links next to the link to the standalone version (like so many other GPL2 projects do) satisfy you (it certainly would satisfy the GPL2). Yes/no?
aus9:
MikeLevin
Hi
But you appear to have read tinypoodle's link so probably know you need to look at
--- Quote --- If you distribute binaries via FTP, you should distribute source via FTP.
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for unchanged binaries
Speaking for myself, I don't think anyone here is going to report you, even tho you may have suggested people here are unfriendly
If you think of unfriendly GPL policing can do to you, refresh your memory on the issue Mepis faced?
http://archive09.linux.com/articles/55285
But he was not distributing unchanged code. (I am not a lawyer just your local village idiot)
and as the local village idiot, whats wrong with supplying the source code at the same site?
Offtopic I know, but each extension submitted for checking has to include the source code. And TC puts that source code up here
http://tinycorelinux.net/4.x/x86/tcz/src/
of course I am aware there are some who don't use x86, this is just an example of compliance to guide you.
good luck
althalus:
--- Quote from: MikeLevin on February 18, 2013, 12:45:55 AM ---All excellent points, althalus. You renew my faith. I need this kind of feedback to temper this thing and put an edge on it. Each question you ask deserves a paper written on the topic, but here it goes.
FILE LOCATIONS
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So, basically, I think I overlooked the role dropbox plays in your ideas.
--- Quote ---WHY G-WAN & BETA RECIPE?
In many ways, the choice of g-wan was arbitrary. With the recipe system configurable on the host-side, you could define any type of server to build. But to have an enterprise performance caliber webserver working with like under a single 500K download download and unarchive—and almost no configuration but renaming a single folder—well, it's remarkable.
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To be fair, an initial read of the docs doesn't make it clear how I could run most any of the code I've written, looked at, or worked with over the past 4 years. I'd be hesitant to even suggest using something like that for the small company I work at, let alone for enterprise level projects.
--- Quote ---INTENT
The intent is to provide a "reasonably easy" path for newbies to work their way up the ladder-of-capabilities on Unix-like operating systems, to become equal parts systems-programmer, sysadmin and devops. I want to formula-tize an approach to future generations to never have to look for a "technical cofounder" in pursuing their own endeavors with a large information technology component.
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Your idea sounds nice, but only emphasises the need the for rock solid documentation, though you seem to already be aware of and planning for that.
--- Quote ---PERFORMANCE
Performance is slow because to isolate dependencies and provide maximum portability even across different Linux distro's, I've decided to not rely on the kernel virtual machine libraries or acceleration / optimization facilities even though they may be there. That gives up access to a lot of native hardware capabilities in exchange for working more places. Using the KVM would mean specific kernel version and compile option dependencies. So, slow it is. I hope to address this somehow.
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Makes sense, and I'll be interested in seeing if you come up with a method for addressing the slow-ness.
Thanks for your reply. It will be interesting to see how your project pans out in the future.
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