I think the point made is a philosophical one or approach - incremental rollout is obviously one way - but a decision to design something for the main 3 platforms at the start is another way - as was said, using Java and open APIs - even a layman would think that the BBC approach is eccentric, I think - and the explanation given - a bit on the naughty side.
Its a bit like saying we'll design a transport system for able-bodied people first (as they are the majority) - and gradually roll out to others - this is also thought to be morally wrong, as well as a poor design decision. In the BBCs case - as they are using public funds they need to include everyone as an upfront design decision On 30/10/2007, Andrew Bowden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Andy > > On 29/10/2007, Ian Forrester <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hi All, from the latest podcast just uploaded... > > > 3 minutes in and the guy speaking has already made a mistake or is > > trying to mislead. > > Incremental role out across platforms does not, can not and will not work. > > And here was me thinking all those incremental role outs across three > platforms I did, went well. > > Well that's me told! > > > - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
