I don't know if this has been brought up before, but today I just
happened to look at the text of the license that comes with dmd,
The Software is not generally available software. It has not undergone
testing and may contain errors. The Software was not designed to operate
after December 31, 1999. It may be incomplete and it may not function
properly. No support or maintenance is provided with this Software. Do
not install or distribute the Software if
you are not accustomed to using or distributing experimental software.
Do not use this software for life critical applications, or applications
that could cause significant harm or property damage.
Well, with this kind of text, how can we *ever* expect D to be adopted?!
It says right there: don't touch me, I'm dangerous.
I'm talking specifically about this line right here:
Do not install or distribute the Software if you are not accustomed
to using or distributing experimental software.
