Adam Heath <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

> On 20 May 2002, Thomas Bushnell, BSG wrote:
> 
> > Adam Heath <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> >
> > > What I want to know, is why can't existing locations be used for what hurd
> > > developers want to place in /hurd.
> >
> > They can be, but they shouldn't be.
> 
> This is not a reason.  List the reasons.

I wonder if you've been paying attention.  Here are some:

* User convenience in typing pathnames.
* Transparency.
* Difference between these binaries and other binaries in their
  execution context
* Historical practice

There are more, but this is a brief list of some of the ones that have
come up with so far.

Thomas


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