3 ms·

I really can’t wait for the time when something replaces Unix, C, and Smalltalk culturally.

• bitwize 4y ago
  Rust (and Redox).
• keyle 4y ago
  Ok, I'll bite. What is wrong culturally with our computing history/culture?
  • coderdd 4y ago
    Not saying I align 100% with this, but certainly gives a perspective on Unix and C: https://www.jwz.org/doc/worse-is-better.html https://www.jwz.org/doc/worse-is-better.html
    • justoreply 4y ago
      nice link (if you are clicking it directly) :)
    • teddyh 4y ago
      Better link (from the actual author of the text, and without referrer tricks for links from HN): https://dreamsongs.com/RiseOfWorseIsBetter.html https://dreamsongs.com/RiseOfWorseIsBetter.html
  • adamnemecek 4y ago
    It’s just beating a dead horse. It’s been 50 years dudes. Maybe it’s time to come up with something better.