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> In my view, the lack of singular vision and focus is not something intrinsic to FOSS. When i look like at projects like blender3d, Cpython, linux kernel,LLVM
by flakeoil 2y ago
> In my view, the lack of singular vision and focus is not something intrinsic to FOSS. When i look like at projects like blender3d, Cpython, linux kernel,LLVM etc...
I think one of the differences here is that the Desktop is more of an aesthetics and ergonomic thing compared to your examples above. It's harder for people to agree on and when there are subjective feelings around it instead of objective, there is a need for a central decision point which takes quick decisions.
- soulbadguy 2y agoTo a certain extend i agree. I can see how we can see the world of easthetism less objective and therefore harder to drive consensus around. But i don't think the problem with linux desktop is the easthetics. Agreeing on the objectives and fundational technical decisions. For example, kernel scheduling policy influencing latency and desktop responsiveness, X vs wayland and the impact on things like touch screen etc...