[Solved] Pale Moon for Linux maintainer has left.
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[Solved] Pale Moon for Linux maintainer has left.
Cyansmoker, our previous Pale Moon for Linux (PM4Linux) maintainer, has left with immediate effect.
I can take over building of the Linux browser binaries myself, that's not too much of an issue since I have the environments available for it.
I would, however, prefer a dedicated (and hopefully a bit more active) maintainer for the Linux builds and their distribution through SourceForge. It won't take much time in general, since the Linux community here seems to be savvy enough to solve most support questions among themselves, but it will require keeping an open communication line with the devs here, and working with me to somewhat synchronize releases if possible (especially in case of critical security updates).
I ask this because I would prefer not have to focus too much on release engineering, so I can continue my core work.
If you think you have what it takes and are genuinely interested in working with us to keep Pale Moon for Linux a solid alternative to other Linux web browsers, then please let me/us know
You don't have to be a for this!
I can take over building of the Linux browser binaries myself, that's not too much of an issue since I have the environments available for it.
I would, however, prefer a dedicated (and hopefully a bit more active) maintainer for the Linux builds and their distribution through SourceForge. It won't take much time in general, since the Linux community here seems to be savvy enough to solve most support questions among themselves, but it will require keeping an open communication line with the devs here, and working with me to somewhat synchronize releases if possible (especially in case of critical security updates).
I ask this because I would prefer not have to focus too much on release engineering, so I can continue my core work.
If you think you have what it takes and are genuinely interested in working with us to keep Pale Moon for Linux a solid alternative to other Linux web browsers, then please let me/us know
You don't have to be a for this!
"Sometimes, the best way to get what you want is to be a good person." -- Louis Rossmann
"Seek wisdom, not knowledge. Knowledge is of the past; wisdom is of the future." -- Native American proverb
"Linux makes everything difficult." -- Lyceus Anubite
"Seek wisdom, not knowledge. Knowledge is of the past; wisdom is of the future." -- Native American proverb
"Linux makes everything difficult." -- Lyceus Anubite
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Re: Pale Moon for Linux maintainer has left.
Ouch. Since I use linux Pale Moon as my default browser in linux, this is going to hurt.
Linux Mint 21.3 (Virginia) Xfce w/ Linux Pale Moon, Linux Waterfox, Linux SeaLion, Linux Firefox
MX Linux 23.2 (Libretto) Xfce w/ Linux Pale Moon, Linux Waterfox, Linux SeaLion, Linux Firefox
Linux Debian 12.5 (Bookworm) Xfce w/ Linux Pale Moon, Linux Waterfox, Linux SeaLion, Linux Firefox
MX Linux 23.2 (Libretto) Xfce w/ Linux Pale Moon, Linux Waterfox, Linux SeaLion, Linux Firefox
Linux Debian 12.5 (Bookworm) Xfce w/ Linux Pale Moon, Linux Waterfox, Linux SeaLion, Linux Firefox
Re: Pale Moon for Linux maintainer has left.
As stated there's nothing preventing me from building Linux binaries for each release in the interim Don't panicNight Wing wrote:Ouch. Since I use linux Pale Moon as my default browser in linux, this is going to hurt.
"Sometimes, the best way to get what you want is to be a good person." -- Louis Rossmann
"Seek wisdom, not knowledge. Knowledge is of the past; wisdom is of the future." -- Native American proverb
"Linux makes everything difficult." -- Lyceus Anubite
"Seek wisdom, not knowledge. Knowledge is of the past; wisdom is of the future." -- Native American proverb
"Linux makes everything difficult." -- Lyceus Anubite
Re: Pale Moon for Linux maintainer has left.
Everybody knows that cyansmoker was injured, but I'm curious as to why he decided to leave at this point of time, rather than earlier, when it became clear to him that he could no longer maintain Pale Moon on a regular basis.
Re: Pale Moon for Linux maintainer has left.
Looks like we have filled the Linux maintainer role. Thanks for responding!
"Sometimes, the best way to get what you want is to be a good person." -- Louis Rossmann
"Seek wisdom, not knowledge. Knowledge is of the past; wisdom is of the future." -- Native American proverb
"Linux makes everything difficult." -- Lyceus Anubite
"Seek wisdom, not knowledge. Knowledge is of the past; wisdom is of the future." -- Native American proverb
"Linux makes everything difficult." -- Lyceus Anubite
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Re: Pale Moon for Linux maintainer has left.
I'm very glad someone with the technical knowledge, expertise and time has come forward to help keep Pale Moon alive in linux.
Linux Mint 21.3 (Virginia) Xfce w/ Linux Pale Moon, Linux Waterfox, Linux SeaLion, Linux Firefox
MX Linux 23.2 (Libretto) Xfce w/ Linux Pale Moon, Linux Waterfox, Linux SeaLion, Linux Firefox
Linux Debian 12.5 (Bookworm) Xfce w/ Linux Pale Moon, Linux Waterfox, Linux SeaLion, Linux Firefox
MX Linux 23.2 (Libretto) Xfce w/ Linux Pale Moon, Linux Waterfox, Linux SeaLion, Linux Firefox
Linux Debian 12.5 (Bookworm) Xfce w/ Linux Pale Moon, Linux Waterfox, Linux SeaLion, Linux Firefox
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Re: Pale Moon for Linux maintainer has left.
Glad to be here to help!
Re: Pale Moon for Linux maintainer has left.
Any chance of that ppa for Linux Mint and Ubuntu?
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Re: Pale Moon for Linux maintainer has left.
Again, thank you for stepping up to the plate as linux Pale Moon's maintainer. I use 64 bit linux Pale Moon 25.0.2 in both 64 bit linux Mint 17 and 64 bit linux SolydX and it works very well in these two linux distros.trava90 wrote:
Glad to be here to help!
Linux Mint 21.3 (Virginia) Xfce w/ Linux Pale Moon, Linux Waterfox, Linux SeaLion, Linux Firefox
MX Linux 23.2 (Libretto) Xfce w/ Linux Pale Moon, Linux Waterfox, Linux SeaLion, Linux Firefox
Linux Debian 12.5 (Bookworm) Xfce w/ Linux Pale Moon, Linux Waterfox, Linux SeaLion, Linux Firefox
MX Linux 23.2 (Libretto) Xfce w/ Linux Pale Moon, Linux Waterfox, Linux SeaLion, Linux Firefox
Linux Debian 12.5 (Bookworm) Xfce w/ Linux Pale Moon, Linux Waterfox, Linux SeaLion, Linux Firefox
Re: Pale Moon for Linux maintainer has left.
Hello and thank you, trava90. I also use Pale Moon x64 on Arch linux as a main browser and I'm very grateful that you are here
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It is something I would consider looking into/maintaining, provided Moonchild has no objections and the build quality would be on par with our other releases. At this point, however, it's not something high on my priority list.MGA74 wrote:Any chance of that ppa for Linux Mint and Ubuntu?
No problem, as I said glad to be here and contribute! I have Pale Moon installed as the primary browser on my wife's computer running Linux Mint 17 64bit, and there has never been a problem!Night Wing wrote:Again, thank you for stepping up to the plate as linux Pale Moon's maintainer. I use 64 bit linux Pale Moon 25.0.2 in both 64 bit linux Mint 17 and 64 bit linux SolydX and it works very well in these two linux distros.
Hello and you're welcome! I also use Pale Moon x64 as my primary browser on an Arch-based distro (Manjaro) and love it!mozart78 wrote:Hello and thank you, trava90. I also use Pale Moon x64 on Arch linux as a main browser and I'm very grateful that you are here
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Yeah, Arch and Pale Moon rocks
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You bet!mozart78 wrote:Yeah, Arch and Pale Moon rocks
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I've only recently come across Pale Moon. I liked it so much, I made it my default browser. Then I saw this forum, and my heart sank temporarily. Thank you for stepping in.
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Re: Pale Moon for Linux maintainer has left.
Welcome to Pale Moon! Glad you enjoy it!
Re: [Solved] Pale Moon for Linux maintainer has left.
And it is apparently in the AUR https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/?O=0&K=palemoon...which is nice
Re: [Solved] Pale Moon for Linux maintainer has left.
Since we're pretty much off-topic from here on out I'm closing this thread -- feel free to create (a) new topic(s) for further Linux/distro discussions
"Sometimes, the best way to get what you want is to be a good person." -- Louis Rossmann
"Seek wisdom, not knowledge. Knowledge is of the past; wisdom is of the future." -- Native American proverb
"Linux makes everything difficult." -- Lyceus Anubite
"Seek wisdom, not knowledge. Knowledge is of the past; wisdom is of the future." -- Native American proverb
"Linux makes everything difficult." -- Lyceus Anubite