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Unix isn't the most used software, but it is probably the best. I think the makers of unix bring with them a strong sense of pedigree, but also something of a e
by _feda_ 14y ago
Unix isn't the most used software, but it is probably the best. I think the makers of unix bring with them a strong sense of pedigree, but also something of a expectation that it shares unix design principles. Not sure if it does this or not, but the baggage is there.
- meaty 14y agoUNIX is the "least crappy so far". There are probably better ways to do things, but we don't know them yet.
- kenko 14y agoI believe this is traditionally where the smug LISP weenies descend.
- codewright 14y agotrap door creaks open, a Symbolics Genera machine running Zmacs is behind codewright You raaaang?
- ralph 14y agoOh, we do, e.g. Plan 9, but that doesn't mean the better ways can overcome the popularity of the incumbent that's "good enough".