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On the other hand, what are the odds we're still using them in 100 years? Almost none. The next question then must be: when do we start writing the next genera
by swah 14y ago
On the other hand, what are the odds we're still using them in 100 years? Almost none.
The next question then must be: when do we start writing the next generation of tools? Now, or should we wait?
- kamaal 14y ago>>On the other hand, what are the odds we're still using them in 100 years? Firstly you are not going to live for the coming 100 years. So lets not worry about impossible scenarios. Secondly next generation tools for the next hundred years need to be designed such.
- sj4nz 14y agoThe original code for vi was written by Bill Joy in 1976. So, if we applied Gott's Principle and estimated the maximum upside of how long we'll be using Vi or Vi-like editors: 36 years × 39 = 1482 more years of Vi.