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I think a crucial clarification here is the distinction between simplicity of interface and simplicity of implementation, as pointed out in "The Rise of Worse i
by mwcampbell 12y ago
I think a crucial clarification here is the distinction between simplicity of interface and simplicity of implementation, as pointed out in "The Rise of Worse is Better". The components of a Unix system may individually have simple implementations, but it adds up to a complex interface for the user.
- jamii 12y agoWell said. That's the distinction that causes so much tension between programmers and users - it's why we have this rift between unixy software which is wonderfully composable but infuriating to use and windows/mac software which is easy to use on the common path but refuses to talk to anything else.