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> If software dev had been licensed and regulated this way we’d have only a tiny fraction of what we have now in terms of languages, OSes, tooling, etc. It's s
by goodpoint 4y ago
> If software dev had been licensed and regulated this way we’d have only a tiny fraction of what we have now in terms of languages, OSes, tooling, etc.
It's starting to sound like a very good idea.
> There are specific areas where it makes sense but doing it broadly will just halt all innovation.
Or speed it by focusing efforts on well designed software.
- anthk 4y agoYea, like the Windows 9x days. The best days ever, for sure. The best days for a fucking disaster and a collapse of the Western economy in a matter of days if you suggested that turd.
- goodpoint 4y agoI'm not sure this kind of comment adds to the conversation in any meaningful way.
- anthk 4y agoNeither does making all "uncertified" software illegal. That' s against the whole idea of free as in freedom software. And thanks to that software we are talking seamlessly over the net.
- goodpoint 4y ago> Neither does making all "uncertified" software illegal facepalm who ever said that? Are you trolling or what?