What Needs Fixing In Linux 865
An anonymous reader writes "Infoweek's Fixing Linux: What's Broken And What To Do About It argues that the 17-year-old open-source operating system still has problems. Leading the list is author Serdar Yegulap's complaint that the kernel application binary interfaces are a moving target. He writes: 'The sheer breadth of kernel interfaces means it's entirely possible for something to break in a way that might not even show up in a fairly rigorous code review.' Also on his list of needed fixes are: a consistent configuration system, to enable distribution; native file versioning; audio APIs; and the integration of X11 with apps. Finally, he argues that Linux needs a committee to insure that all GUIs work consistently and integrate better on the back-end with the kernel."
new mascot (Score:5, Funny)
One thing is for certain. (Score:5, Funny)
Problem #1 (Score:2, Funny)
the users
Re:One thing is for certain. (Score:5, Funny)
I am sure that only sane, rational, and courteous debate will follow. Finally an argument-free thread!
I disagree you insensitive clod!!!
Please let us know when the author is done (Score:5, Funny)
I am so happy that he has volunteered to do this. I was afraid that the article might be about wanting someone ELSE to do the work.
Re:Problems: (Score:3, Funny)
Re:One thing is for certain. (Score:4, Funny)
Sorry, this is abuse.
OS (Score:3, Funny)
First person to make a fuss about this gets a prize!
Re:One thing is for certain. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:new mascot (Score:5, Funny)
I propose a way to show that Linux is an OS for rebels. Maybe a little guy with horns and a pitchfork to show how we're a little bit evi....
Oh, wait. Nevermind.
Re:new mascot (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Problems: (Score:5, Funny)
I agree. Clearly there are only two diametrically opposed options here. Either we immediately cease all development and enhancement of Linux and agree that the current kernel version is the absolute perfection of open source, or everyone formats their hard drives and installs Vista.
There couldn't possibly be a middle ground anywhere in there.
Myspace grandma? (Score:3, Funny)
I would agree with this. When talking to grandma about trying Linux since all she wants to do is check e-mail, look at pictures of the grand kids and keep her MySpace page updated(...)
Your grandma uses myspace? Oh my god... http://www.flickr.com/photos/driveafastercar/2110340303/sizes/o/ [flickr.com]
Re:*yawn* another tired argument (Score:3, Funny)
Christ, is there some kind of hidden /. rule that says we're not allowed to have any story about "fixing" Linux without people bringing up that same retarded false dichotomy?
Rule 34 - I get off on retarded false dichotomies, you insensitive clod !
Re:Please let us know when the author is done (Score:2, Funny)
until the cats start choosing to move in a direction to make open source stop sucking
I believe the only way cat can move is from beginning of the file to the end ...
Re:From my cold dead hands. (Score:4, Funny)
ANYONE that says GUI and kernel in the same
sentence should be tarred and feathered and run out of town on a rail.
Here is your ticket, all aboard!
Re:Problems: (Score:3, Funny)
Re:The biggest problem is... (Score:1, Funny)
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Re:some flaws this arguement (Score:3, Funny)
Re:What linux ACTUALLY needs (Score:3, Funny)
if that means that the driver disk you got with your all-in-one scanner-copier-coffee machine doesn't work after 2 years, so be it.
yeah, can we get back on-topic, we're discussing Linux here, not Windows. :)
Re:Problems: (Score:4, Funny)
But don't take my choices away from me just because you want to have all of yours made for you.
Amusingly a lot of fun was had at Microsoft's expense for having multiple versions of Vista.
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