[mythtv-users] how to improve Myth (was "OT: I'm streaming Netflix on my Linux box")

[Brad DerManouelian]

On Oct 8, 2008, at 10:04 AM, Magnus wrote:

> Michael T. Dean wrote:
>> (And, the reason the patch isn't there is /not/ because the devs are
>> slacking off.  Look at the recent commits to see just how much  
>> activity
>> there is on the project, then ask yourself, "How much time have I put
>> into making Myth better compared to, for example, Stuart Morgan or
>> Daniel K. or Janne?"  (Just choosing a few of the recent heavy- 
>> hitters,
>> no offense intended toward the other devs.))
>
>
> This sort of "we look forward to your patch" mentality is a very  
> myopic
> view that limits the potential of many FOSS projects.

I agree. It works better when you state your desires over and over  
again every couple of months until a developer stops working on what  
he feels is important and works on what you want.