[9fans] Plan 9 future

[Ed edbrown@binc.net]

"G. David Butler" wrote:

>
> In any case, given that an Open Source model is not an option, how
> do we proceed?
>

Proceed practically....

If I can throw in my 5 cents...

I have a practical use for Plan 9.  I would like to develop a public safety software
system that  would cater to both small and large public safety organizations.   I will be
funding the project myself .  Since the project will take a year or more I must choose the

platform wisely.

What I don't care about:
    Open Source:  It's neat but not a deciding factor
    Free:  It's neat but not a deciding factor .

What I care about.
    The cost to me for developing an application  (my time spent programming, cost of
tools...)
    The cost to my customers  (operating system costs, misc. software costs)

I have no interest in tweaking the kernel or compiler suites, or mangling the clean
interfaces.  If Lucent sets a fair pricing structure that I believe will not stifle my
business then I will choose to develop my application on Plan 9.  It is my belief that
others like me would also choose Plan 9.

BTW, I like the direction that GDB has taken this discussion.  Let's hope this next
release of Plan 9 takes a better turn (read more profitable) than the last CD release.


Cheers,

Ed Brown
Minimano Labs, Inc.
edbrown@binc.net