Posted by: Anonymous
[ip: 65.189.145.148]
on September 18, 2007 02:41 PM
Forking Linux would be a huge mistake. One of its biggest benefits is it astounding dynamic range. A developer can bring knowledge of the system from the smallest systems (think Gumstix, or even smaller yet) to the largest supercomputers.
The cost of forking would not be seen until a while down the road. Initially, drivers, application binary interfaces, etc. would be compatible and interoperable. As time progresses, the two disparate groups would begin to diverge and eventually, interbreeding becomes rare if not impossible.
Just not a good long term plan. One kernel, one genetically diverse group, provides for the healthiest ecosystem in the long run.
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Posted by: Anonymous [ip: 65.189.145.148] on September 18, 2007 02:41 PMThe cost of forking would not be seen until a while down the road. Initially, drivers, application binary interfaces, etc. would be compatible and interoperable. As time progresses, the two disparate groups would begin to diverge and eventually, interbreeding becomes rare if not impossible.
Just not a good long term plan. One kernel, one genetically diverse group, provides for the healthiest ecosystem in the long run.
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