On 03-Jun-07, at 4:49 PM, Philip Tellis wrote:
I am not a kernel hacker either, nor am I an expert in operating systems. The only thing I have is a reasonable knowledge of how most people program computers, and in my experience, it's far from perfect. It is also my experience that perfection is rarely practical if attempted all at once. If developed for a very long time, an application will evolve towards perfection, but how long do most apps continue in development?
apps that achieve critical mass continue in development forever - as do white elephants