Some thoughts for the future
Richard Kelsch
rich at csst.net
Thu Jun 30 22:17:46 UTC 2005
Richard Kelsch wrote:
> Stefan Held wrote:
>
>>Am Mittwoch, den 29.06.2005, 14:25 -0700 schrieb Richard Kelsch:
>>
>>
>>>Since Fedora is supposed to be "bleeding-edge," I have thought of a few
>>>things that may be cool for the future, not just for Fedora but Linux in
>>>general:
>>>
>>>* How about the ability to install via SRPMS for the specific CPU
>>>platform I'm using? In other words, as an advanced install option,
>>>allow me to have the installer use the SRPMS instead of the precompiled
>>>RPMS, and allow me to define the compiler optimizations for CPU etc.
>>>That would be cool. Ok, a slow install, but this isn't a production OS,
>>>so why not? I hate having an Athlon-XP running code optimized for a
>>>P4. Sure, an install could take days, but it would be an option I'd
>>>use. Why? Because I can and it's certainly bleeding-edge.
>>>
>>>
>>Kewl open your editor and start to code.
>>
>>
> Microsoft doesn't tell that to their users, and look at where they are
> in the market. Besides, I thought Linux programmers liked to hear new
> ideas. Just because I thought of it doesn't mean I need to code it.
> Just because one can program, doesn't mean they can have the best
> ideas. I think history has shown this. Way back in the 1970s a
> couple of friends revolutionized technology by having the balls to
> think of each person being able to have their own personal computer.
> One guy came up with a lot of ideas and his buddy, being the hardware
> and coding genius, implemented those ideas in their garage. I'll give
> you a hint, both were named "Steve." Sometimes it takes an outside
> perspective to innovate.
>
>>>* How about the ability to clone the configured and working version on
>>>my hardrive to be burned on a DVD (dual layer and blue beam makes this
>>>possible) for easy portability?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Well, a tip for you: Open your editor and start to code.
>>
>>
>>
> A tip for you: There are a lot of decaffeinated brands on the market
> that are just as tastey as the real thing. Something to consider.
>
>>>* Someone needs to make X more display hardware friendly.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Hmm, what about starting coding?
>>
>>
>>
> Why don't you put your money where your mouth is, and if you are, then
> try another line of work.
>
>>>* Gnome and KDE are nice and such, but even Apple knew how to exploit
>>>the display hardware to make a cool interface. So much so that MS is
>>>trying to copy and "improve" it for their next release. There's more to
>>>a gui now days than skinning. Fedora needs a cooler looking GUI.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Well, port the MacOS stuff to linux.
>>
>>
> No, why not make something better instead of copying someone else's
> work like MS does?
>
>>>* Better documentation of changes that could result in problems with
>>>legacy software, and techniques on how to fix them, instead of the usual
>>>"we took [this] out" without further explanation.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Guess what, open your editor and start writing documentation.
>>
>>
> I have a much more intelligent idea. Why don't the people that broke
> it write docs on how to fix it, otherwise how is anyone to know how
> and write docs on it? I know thinking may hurt for you, but give it a
> try.
>
>>>Can you immagine a day when the Fedora List has nothing but praise
>>>instead of a plethora of problems? One can dream....
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Sure, thats when every one who has wishes is sitting at his desk and is
>>doing something to get the stuff done.
>>
>>
> Are you saying you're too incompetent? I don't think the Fedora crew
> is incompetent. I think, like all human beings, they can make
> mistakes and learn from them. There are many different types of Linux
> users out there. I don't and never will, consider myself a OS coder.
> It's better left to those that get off on those things. The
> intelligent ones can look to others for ideas without the ego trip of
> whining "why don't you do it yourself?"
>
> All of the major auto makers wouldn't exist today if they just told
> people to shut up and build their own car. Henry Ford only got away
> with it until he had competition. So next time you hear someone
> conplain about their car, you be sure to stand up proudly and tell
> them to design and build their own car their way. You can feel like
> you accomplished something, confident in knowing you bettered the
> automotive industry. I think those in the auto companies want to know
> what people want so they can make a better car. What the engineers
> think is better doesn't necessarily translate to the user. Remember
> that and you won't look luck such and idiot next time someone offers
> an idea.
>
> Rich
You'd think I'd stop thinking faster than I type. Ahem, let's try this
again... "Remember that, and you won't look like such an idiot next
time someone offers an idea." Much better, perhaps this was his weakness?
Rich
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