Hi, As a programmer, I do not object. I have seen all the described processes in action.
Now, push it on topic for this list (linux being open source). I have worked open and closed source. Closed source tends to be more spaghetti like: there is no way you will release code that makes you look bad to the world. I have suggested to some programmers (closed and open) improvements to their code. Most times I have been met with solid unthinking refusal. With persistance, it is possible to convince people of a the merit of change. It is not easy. Those that refuse point blank to accept another viewpoint are instantly labelled (term deleted, no profanity allowed) The underlying problem for all programmers is that they want to get on with the job, and get the product out there. Thus, code is written to get the job done, and ignore the long term consequences. This is sad, cause it means we get the consequences (faulty programs). Which leads us back to linux. Being open source, with literally millions of code reviewers and testers, we do get good stable code from people who are not in the un-dynamics of software development. Derek. ========================= On Thu, 4 Dec 2003, Nick Rout wrote: > LOL funny only the 'programmers' object to it. > > > but anyway as a non-programmer i say get it off the list.... > > > On Thu, 04 Dec 2003 08:36:14 +1300 > Rex Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Thu, 2003-12-04 at 08:32, Carl Cerecke wrote: > > > Judging by the way that guy waffles, his code is probably crap. > > > > He reports himself to be an 'architect'. I doubt he writes much code > > anymore, just inaccurate stereotypical missives like that which we've > > just seen. > > > > Rex > > > > > > -- Derek Smithies Ph.D. This PC runs pine on linux for email IndraNet Technologies Ltd. If you find a virus apparently from me, it has Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] forged the e-mail headers on someone else's machine ph +64 3 365 6485 Please do not notify me when (apparently) receiving a Web: http://www.indranet-technologies.com/ windows virus from me......
