On 02/17/2010 01:14 PM, william.crocker@...2677... wrote:
Easy there, big fella'.
I was just sharing my on going frustration at not being able to download and use much of any software these days, including Inkscape (which is fabulous, even at 0.44).
In my mind I was contrasting this with my ability to develop software of some complexity using Qt and with little push back from my outdated system, but I would not want to say that out load for fear of spiraling this thread out of control.
... and when I said 'obscure' obviously I was relaying the response I would get from my sys admins if I asked them to install the latest Inkscape. Their primary goal is to provide software used by IC designers, not software used by in-house software developers who are writing software to be used by IC designers. My frustration mounts.
Bill
While this may have been your intention, you came across as bitterly critical, sarcastic and offensive towards the Inkscape devs - and I certainly didn't take it personally, in that sense, since I'm not one of them!
I know I'm not the only person who took it that way. Please be careful about how you say things. It's one thing to express frustration - it's another to forward undue criticism.
If you want help, just ask for help - it will be given if anyone is able. This list is generally very helpful and amicable to inquirers.
JF
P.S. Thank you for your patronizing "Easy there, big fella'", which I can only assume is meant to make you feel less foolish about my defense of the Inkscape community. I'll refrain from returning the favor.