[Bio-linux-list] The reports of Bio-Linux's death are greatly exaggerated

Prash prash at bioclues.org
Wed Feb 15 02:16:58 EST 2017


Dear All esp Tony

Sad to see this e mail. I have been a great fan of Bio-linux.  The support
page at Bioinformatics.Org could be linked with Bio-Linux.  It would be
nice if you could put a word to Jeff.

Second, as a regional affiliate of India, we at Bioclues.org would be glad
to donate an iota of monies from members' registration.  We have
inbix.bioclues.org coming up in November '17 and we might consider donating
a part of sponsors' money.  Please allow us to get back to you.

That said, crowdfunding should be on the anvil. Long live Bio-linux!

Regards
Prash



On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 6:55 AM, Raony Guimaraes Corrêa Do Carmo Lisboa
Cardenas <raonyguimaraes at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Tony,
>
> Just would like to say a few words here. I sadly saw the development of
> Biolinux packages stalling on Launchpad <https://launchpad.net/bio-linux>.
>
> I still believe there is a place for a Bioinformatics targeted linux
> distro.
>
> After speaking with Tim, I kind of felt he would like to see some of the
> effort that was put on Biolinux going to DebianMed. What's your position in
> terms of that ?
>
> Do you have any estimate for the amount of money you would need to raise
> to keep the development of Biolinux ? Have you considered using Patreon ?
>
> Please don't let this project die! What's the plan and timeline to start
> upgrading the packages to Xenial ?
>
> My biggest suggestion would be to try to base the next release of Biolinux
> on Ubuntu Mate <https://ubuntu-mate.org> 16.04, the lead developer also
> lives in the UK (Martin Wimpress <https://plus.google.com/+MartinWimpress>).
> Maybe we should even consider targeting the next 18.04 LTS release ... This
> branch will effectively be created in October of this year.
>
> What about snaps ? Have you considered packaging the current and future
> bioinformatic tools we have using that ?
>
> What's the road map for the project ? What are the most important packages
> you guys are planning to start upgrading?
>
> I'm currently living in Ireland, so I would love to visit you guys anytime
> to have a more profound conversation about this things.
>
> Kind Regards.
>
> _____________________________________________
>
> Raony Guimarães Corrêa Do Carmo Lisboa Cardenas
> PhD in Bioinformatics
>
> email: raonyguimaraes at gmail.com
> skype/hangouts: raonyguimaraes
> phone: +353 83 8389 337
> _____________________________________________
>
> On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Tony Travis <tony.travis at minke-
> informatics.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> On 13/02/17 17:56, Brian Cady wrote:
>> > Tony and all,
>> >
>> > Could we crowdfund, at $25 each, the building of BioLinux 9? How many
>> > are on this listserv?
>>
>> Hi, Brian.
>>
>> I've thought about crowdfunding e.g. on Kickstarter as a way of funding
>> the development of Bio-Linux, but I think this is method a last resort.
>>
>> I'm actively seeking funding through more conventional routes at the
>> moment and I'll post to the list when I have more information.
>>
>> Bye,
>>
>>   Tony.
>>
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