Messages in this thread | ![/](/images/icornerl.gif) | | From | Ade Barkah <> | Subject | Re: Unices are created equal, but ... | Date | Mon, 15 Apr 1996 11:26:23 -0600 (MDT) |
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> > How's about maintaining competition, and working to make the respective > > U**X clone better competitively. Competition helps keep each party > > honest!!! > > Just to make a general point here, and *not* to continue the flame war, > I think John's absolutely right. ... > > ... With the current situation, there is _significant_ motivation to > not fall too far behind in contrast with the other group - sort of > like two brothers growing up where one can run just a little faster > than the other. ...
I basically agree, but speed is only one factor in the big picture. Let's not get to the point that we sacrifice reliability just too look good on someone's speed benchmark. I don't think we care to have a very fast but equally buggy system.
Regards,
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