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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