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MinIO stops distributing free Docker images

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Re: MinIO stops distributing free Docker images

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It's an Open Source project - I don't understand what people are complaining about. Noone is entitled to receive free Docker images. I'm sure if there is enough demand, someone else who is trustworthy will step up and automate building them. What I'd like to complain about instead is the pricing page on the Min.io webpage - it doesn't list any pricing. Looking at https://cloudian.com/blog/minios-ui-removal-leaves-org…

It's legit. Just gives people the impression that it is sabotaging the community. I understand why they do it (the more inconvenience the more likely people are gonna pay), but wish companies are more thoughtful on open sourcing code and how to differentiate enterprise offerings at the beginning, rather than playing tricks after gaining tractions.

Re: MinIO stops distributing free Docker images

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post #35
post #12

It's an Open Source project - I don't understand what people are complaining about. Noone is entitled to receive free Docker images. I'm sure if there is enough demand, someone else who is trustworthy will step up and automate building them. What I'd like to complain about instead is the pricing page on the Min.io webpage - it doesn't list any pricing. Looking at https://cloudian.com/blog/minios-ui-removal-leaves-org…

When you always published and built Docker images for the public you are creating an expectation, people will rely on that and will chose your software based on that expectation. You suddenly deciding that you won't be offering updated Docker images especially after a CVE and with no prior notice (except a hidden commit 4 days ago that updated the README) is approaching malicious-level actions. If they truly cared ab…

> you are creating an expectation

thats entitlement but seen from the other side.

Re: MinIO stops distributing free Docker images

#45
post #35
post #12

It's an Open Source project - I don't understand what people are complaining about. Noone is entitled to receive free Docker images. I'm sure if there is enough demand, someone else who is trustworthy will step up and automate building them. What I'd like to complain about instead is the pricing page on the Min.io webpage - it doesn't list any pricing. Looking at https://cloudian.com/blog/minios-ui-removal-leaves-org…

When you always published and built Docker images for the public you are creating an expectation, people will rely on that and will chose your software based on that expectation. You suddenly deciding that you won't be offering updated Docker images especially after a CVE and with no prior notice (except a hidden commit 4 days ago that updated the README) is approaching malicious-level actions. If they truly cared ab…

This only inconveniences open source freeloaders. Maybe you can volunteer some time to build Docker images?

Re: MinIO stops distributing free Docker images

#47
post #23
post #5

Is there a fork already?

Demanding people do free work for you, like starting a fork on your expedited schedule is quite juvenile. Forks take time and effort from humans to maintain.

Where did you see a demand? The comment you're replying to merely asked if there is a fork.

Re: MinIO stops distributing free Docker images

#48
post #12

It's an Open Source project - I don't understand what people are complaining about. Noone is entitled to receive free Docker images. I'm sure if there is enough demand, someone else who is trustworthy will step up and automate building them. What I'd like to complain about instead is the pricing page on the Min.io webpage - it doesn't list any pricing. Looking at https://cloudian.com/blog/minios-ui-removal-leaves-org…

They are entitled to stop building docker images. Their users are entitled to get salty and go find alternative products.

If that is Minio’s expectation, then all is good, but it seems kinda counterproductive? I never liked minio, but I certainly wouldn’t use it after seeing them remove features.

Re: MinIO stops distributing free Docker images

#49
The title of the HN submission might look a bit misleading. It's easy to misinterpret it and think MinIO stops being open source (which would be a bigger deal IMHO).

I think this would be better: "MinIO stops distributing free Docker images"

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See also the relevant README section: https://github.com/minio/minio?tab=readme-ov-file#source-onl...

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