Subj : Re: Starting a New OS called iOS
To   : comp.os.linux
From : Harry Phillips
Date : Mon Aug 23 2004 07:46 pm

Baruch wrote:
> 
> What's your point, here?  I don't understand.  Hurd isn't doing too well,
> you are correct.  Does that mean others shouldn't try?  Hurd may be hung up
> because Richard Stallman is trying to accomplish something entirely
> different; or he may not be using enough help; or he may be too busy with
> other more pressing issues.  There are many reasons why the Hurd is
> delayed.
> 
> Still, if Linus had followed that logic, where would we all be now?  Why
> point to an (apparent) failure, when you also have an obvious success to
> point to?
> 
> I think it's great that someone wants to create yet another OS.  Why not? 
> If he fails, he probably has fun trying.  Some of the best fun I've had has
> been doing things that were complete failures from any practical viewpoint. 
> If he succeeds - well, then we've got another choice besides Microsoft
> products.
> 
> Maybe there won't be anything ready by the time you graduate.  Maybe nothing
> will come of it - but why not give it a shot?

Good point, your right, I had no practical reason for my first install 
of Linux and now I run a business installing and maintaining Linux/Samba 
servers.

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Regards,
Harry Phillips

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