El 08/06/2006, a las 3:58, Latchesar Ionkov escribió:
I don't understand why is all that fuss about the gcc port. If you
don't
like it, don't use it. Few of the current Plan9 users are going to
use it.
But if the gcc port brings more developers to Plan9, I don't see
how that
can be bad.
I am not a developer and I cannot compare gcc with 8c, but from
seeing Plan9's architecture and comparing it with other OSs I would
trust the people that said that gcc makes you a lazy developer.
And about bringing new developers, let me make a parable here:
If I move to another country with a different language and customs, I
will learn their language and their tradition. Adopting GCC to
attract open source developers is like making french an official
language in Spain to attract french women. I rejoice on the idea but
don't think it would work.
Or maybe a better example: it would be like allowing driving on the
left lane in USA to attract UK visitors. Not using the left lane
wouldn't be an option, for there would be lots of british using MY
lane to overtake. And dislexic drivers getting their licenses now for
they couldn't before.
Best regards,
Ignacio
