NEW KompoZer Release for Linux, Feb 2009

A new alpha version of KompoZer, 0.8a1, was released February 6 as planned. I reported the plan to get something updated for Linux users and this is it. The developer cautions that this is an alpha release but initial reports from testers and the support forum are that this is a pretty solid product.

Windows Version to Come

The update is for Linux because an upgrade to the operating system caused KompoZer to stop working. Linux platforms were without a web editor because of it. Version 0.7.10 continues to work in a Windows environment and so a new version was not a priority. N|vu, predecessor to KompoZer, was developed for Linux operating systems.

Another practical reason for Windows to wait is the developer does not have a Windows box to work on. Kazé is working on his own time and resources with scant donations to keep him motivated.

Donate to support KompoZer

There are a lot of good things about free, open source software and in my view there is a lot wrong going on. I think it is wrong for folks to be asking $19.95 for a training tape on how to use KompoZer when KompoZer is free. I have posted that subject and there is nothing illegal about that or even charging for a KompoZer disk. That doesn't make it right.

I'm clear to point out that this blog is not affiliated with the KompoZer project. I just happen to think it is a great work, one you should know about, download and use. I also think that we need to encourage such works with our support both verbal and financial.

Maybe it was in that post I said that when KompoZer got to 0.8 I would put my money where my mouth is. I will and I want you to as well.

Here's the link to donate to KompoZer: Donate to KompoZer. Be assured that I don't get any of it but I know it is the right thing for us to do.

I'll get my donation in and hope that you will join me. You will see a lot more about donating to KompoZer in this blog because I want Kazé to know we appreciate his work.

Thanks Kazé,

Wysi

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