[Freedombox-discuss] FreedomBox Conspiracy Theory

[Craig Barnes]

This is my first contribution to the list, but I think this is probably the
first time I would have a view of any value to others.

I am most certainly in the philosopher camp so far but I am a contributor
wannabe.
like
I am of the firm belief that there are no (or at least very few) futile
discussions here.

My understanding of the freedom-box project is that it will only use
existing Debian packages, which should not be a problem as far as I can
tell.

Given the 5 year objectives for freedom-box any / all discussions here have
the potential to influence the development of software and packages that
will be included in the the coming months/years.

Even the dead end discussions are helping to show the way in my view,  and
passionate  debate (though sometimes frustrating) prove that we care about
the outcome of the project.

I am learning a lot from the discussions, and am starting to get a feel for
what's in the the here and now list (not seeing much of this), and what in
the later list, and what out of scope, by the flow of the discussions.

I do feel as though I am sitting on the sidelines looking for an opportunity
to jump in though.  I've never built a deb package, but am keen to learn if
that will help the project along.

Would love to start playing with various packages, but am not sure if I am
wasting my time without a plug at my disposal.

If someone could point me in the right direction for getting started, I'd
happily add my learning experience to the wiki to give other Freedom-Box
contributor newbies a leg up.

I would love to learn more about the people actively working on the project,
their objectives, their progress, and any areas that they could use some
help.  Does this info exist anywhere?

Thank you all for your posts to date.  Don't stop, I'm learning so much.

Craig Barnes


On 22 July 2011 16:34, Tony Farese <tonyfarese at gmail.com> wrote:

> Cool story. I'm just a philosopher that will be quiet and throw money at
> the project. Id really like it if there were a few options sponsored by the
> foundation. So I could contribute to specific pieces. Anyway, much love to
> you all.
>
> On Jul 22, 2011 11:04 AM, "nathan nolast" <nathan1465 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> i disagree with you analysis
> if freedombox exists to only use existing
> services/applications/tools/protocols, then the incentive for users to
> purchase a freedombox only to use it for a task that can already be achieved
> on ones personal computer would be extremely low.  Im not buying another
> plugserver to host a diaspora pod, tor exit node ect ect ect. It would be a
> disservice to the community that desperately needs the type of services
> proposed... anonymous and privacy aware services that are not subject to
> centralized services that are subject to oppression, censorship, and a total
> take down.
>
> what this project needs is a forums for discussion, and some updates from
> cor devs about the progress and direction we are going. The mailing list has
> become bombarded with inexperienced users wanting to promote ideas with no
> developmental background. Which is fine, but the mailing list i feel is not
> the correct place for such discussion.
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 10:48 AM, Stefano Maffulli <stefano at maffulli.net>
> wrote:
> >
> > On Fri, 2011...
>
> --
> Thank you for your time
> ~Nathan
> nathan1465 at gmail.com
>
>
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