Re: Slow DOWN, please!!!

Russ Dill
2008-04-30T14:55:50Z

David Newall <davidn <at> davidnewall.com> writes:

> Yes. The Linux process is becoming unreliable. Newly "stable" versions
> have stability problems. The development process looks childish.
> Seasoned developers say not to worry, that the process works. I do
> worry. BSD seems more attractive, and it may even be worth the
> considerable effort to switch my entire client-base. Linux was lucky to
> gain the foothold that it did: traditionally, BSD had a better system
> with a less restrictive licence, so it is surprising that manufacturers
> chose to go with Linux. BSD still has a less restrictive licence and
> when mainstream press becomes interested in Linux's quality problems
> it's adoption will fall. BSD is still a good, maybe even better, option.
>
> Linus, this is your baby and so it's your problem. Only you have the
> influence to change things.
>

Can you please point me in the direction of the BSD kernel lists so that I can
inject useless snarky flaimbait anytime someone attempts a little process
improvement. I don't do any BSD kernel development, but I like to stir things up.