> So if i want port some big linux application to Plan9 i need start new > project and copy parts of code from original one. From one side it is > sad, because it's very ugly development model (for example if original > project will be update, i need update my project too, so there are two > "targets" for every update). On another hand i could concentrate on > new Pla9 techniques and create more powerful analogous of linux > software.
Eventually, you'd think the autotools will fade, but reality sometimes turns out illogical. I think the "Plan 9 Way" will only become dominant if there is a major change to the present status. Strangely, no one criticises the Windows development tools... ++L