> Why not go work on redox, or write something new? Because the BSDs and Linux are actually used in hundreds of millions of systems and provide clear value to

> Why not go work on redox, or write something new? Because the BSDs and Linux are actually used in hundreds of millions of systems and provide clear value to lots of people. Redox is cool, but it's in an entirely different league. It's not surprising that some people prefer to work on brand new stuff (like Redox), and some people prefer to work on improving old stuff that is actually in widespread use. > I don't get this fixation rust proponents have to try and force-jam it into pre-existing projects, instead of writing their own rust software. I take it you prefer to always demolish your house and build a new one whenever any renovation, nomatter how small, involves a significant change in materials or methods or technology?