Re: [Social-discuss] FooPlug -- GNU social on a plug computer

[Rob Myers]

On 08/31/2010 12:05 AM, Avery M. wrote:
> > http://foocorp.net/projects/fooplug/
>
> I appreciate Foocorp's work on libre.fm, but I feel like this is a

Thanks. We want to do even more work on GNU network services, and this 
is a way of trying to make sure that we can.

> little premature. GNU Social has not yet diverged from Status.net, and

A lot of work is being done on social, have a look at the commits in 
gitorious. social is being built on StatusNet because StatusNet rocks 
and we can stand on the shoulders of giants rather than reinvent the 
wheel. Mixed metaphors aside, staying close to StatusNet means we can 
contribute back upstream so everyone wins. That's how Free Software 
should be.

> it doesn't even have an upgrade scheme to migrate users into any
> future GNU developments. I guess if it tricks people into donating
> $200 then it's all for a good cause.

The current state of plug computers, Debian on plugs, and GNU social are 
all public knowledge. No-one is trying to trick anyone. The plug is a 
cool thing that gives you a taste of the future now. It's for early 
adopters who want to help build out that future.

- Rob.