DonnieBurger

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   by DonnieBurger 2y ago

   Thank you for that link! I've installed 3.0.0-RC3 and so far I'm pleased. I've noticed a few new behaviors like moving multiple layers now with shift instead of the previous layer link.
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   by DonnieBurger 2y ago

   I'd argue that GIMP reclaimed the word for a better meaning. Consider how the word lame has lost its derogatory impact. Googling "gimp" gives me only results about the program. Changing the name now would dilute decades of br
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   by DonnieBurger 2y ago

   I use it almost daily in website content creation. Sure there are quirks, but it's a completely free image editor that can do nearly everything I need. No complaints from me.
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   by DonnieBurger 2y ago

   I'm patiently waiting for resynthesizer to be ported. Then I will make the move to 3.0. I've used GIMP exclusively as my image editor for the past two decades and it has fulfilled my needs for web development. I really don't
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   by DonnieBurger 2y ago

   I don't think it's highly damaging. It's an acronym. Is BBC's name highly damaging?
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   by DonnieBurger 2y ago

   This is how users will unknowingly update from ACF to Secure Custom Fields: https://x.com/Brugman/status/1845195750550143424 https://archive.is/u6ZbY
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   by DonnieBurger 2y ago

   Speaking of potential trademark issues, it looks like "Secure Custom Fields" retains some ACF branding: https://x.com/TDKibru/status/1845178985308881146/ https://archive.is/sjuHl Ir
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   by DonnieBurger 2y ago

   I believe you may have the story confused. Please correct me if otherwise. WordPress was the one who injected notices into everyone's dashboard. This started because the WP dashboard shows the blogs from wordpress.org, and then they pu
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   by DonnieBurger 2y ago

   Parent does not mention GPL, nor is this a GPL issue. It's about the takeover of an existing plugin and it's reviews/installs.
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    by DonnieBurger 2y ago

    If Microsoft took over an existing GitHub repo, would those values be the same?
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    by DonnieBurger 2y ago

    Perhaps you should edit out "refugees welcome" then.
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    by DonnieBurger 2y ago

    I'm interested. Please do share.
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    by DonnieBurger 2y ago

    I'll take that as a "no." unless proven otherwise.
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    by DonnieBurger 2y ago

    Apparently Automattic states she's back working for them: https://x.com/automattic/status/1843750645037445200 So then what is WordPress.org in this context?
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    by DonnieBurger 2y ago

    Are you going to be "just asking" other businesses as well? Or does it only apply to competitors of Automattic?
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    by DonnieBurger 2y ago

    There is more to the story than just this event. For context: https://wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Cease-and-De... https://automattic.com/2024/wp-engine-cease-and-desist-e
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    by DonnieBurger 2y ago

    How about using the WordPress Foundation, a non-profit, to attack a for-profit's competitors. They could lose their tax-exempt status.
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    by DonnieBurger 2y ago

    I think the issue is using a non-profit (WordPress) to suppress a for-profit's (Automattic's) competition.
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    Valve announces Frog Protocols to bypass slow Wayland development(gitlab.freedesktop.org)

    38 points by DonnieBurger 2y ago|5 comments
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    Matt Mullenweg insinuates using "WordPress" in hosting plans infringes trademark(twitter.com)

    10 points by DonnieBurger 2y ago|2 comments
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    X.org Testing Ground Toolkit: Making It Less Difficult to Compile the X Server(phoronix.com)

    14 points by DonnieBurger 2y ago|3 comments
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    by DonnieBurger 2y ago

    I still play Halo 2 on PC all the time, multiplayer included. There's an active community thanks to Project Cartographer: https://halo2.online/home/