On Mon, 22 Sep 2014 23:48:46 -0500 Canek Peláez Valdés <can...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I just said that this thread has *seriously* lacked on technical > arguments. I haven't made almost any technical argument, because > basically all the discussion has been around conspiracy theories > ... > *You* call *that* "a reasonable discussion of technical issues"? > Any *good* programmer realizes that programming is not at all about writing code. The foremost tasks of a good programmer are problem analysis, planning, and understanding both the overall scheme and ramifications of any proposed solution. Once these tasks are accomplished the actual coding, which is a relatively trivial matter, can begin. Therefore it is not unreasonable or unproductive to approach the systemd issue from a political or philosophical perspective. But having said that, I will admit that this thread has served its purpose for me. My concerns about systemd have been addressed and my fears have been calmed by the responses. I want to thank all those who participated. However, I do remain cautiously optimistic. Anyone who understands the human world knows all too well that idealistic causes do not persist for long. I am sometimes surprised at the longevity of Linux as a free and open project, but I realize that in time it too shall succumb to the social forces that have destroyed similar endeavors. I can only hope that the time will be long in coming.
