It is an unsolvable problem. Arguably the reason pre-NT Windows and pre-X MacOS were inadequate is that they were far too simple. Rewriting the systems and basi

It is an unsolvable problem. Arguably the reason pre-NT Windows and pre-X MacOS were inadequate is that they were far too simple. Rewriting the systems and basing them on server-like architectures was absolutely necessary to achieve some level of robustness. In my experience no amount of zealotness will produce better software. Abstractions are good for things you really need but you never know how the product will evolve and what you really need...