11 Apr
2007
11 Apr
'07
9:30 p.m.
On 4/11/07, Ensor <classiccmp at memory-alpha.org.uk> wrote:
Much though I hate the language, a "C" compiler is most definitely *NON*
optional.
From a porting standpoint, I'd agree
wholeheartedly. Looking from the
other direction, that of a machine whose purpose
isn't to compile
anything, it might be better to keep the compilers in a development
add-on. Have base, dev, network, X, et al as separate pieces. Don't
go the Slackware route of having _everything_ separate, but bundle
like things together as a functioning, if basic, package that can be
added onto later with custom programs or the other bundle packages.
(if desired)..
(On a note tangent to this discussion, I personally have a lot of
trouble adapting to unixy editors. When asked "vi or emacs?" I
responded "JOE", much to the confusion of the group present. So for
me, an early version of Joe's Own Editor would be almost a must-have.
Long Live Wordstar!)
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