Since there are a lot of code flow between 9front and 9atom (even sources,however that's mostly one directional) I would argue that having theforks even make things better. Erik and Cinap can experiment morefreely and all the changes are available for everyone. Even breakingdriver compatibility worth it, since the kernel is so small anyway. It isfairly straightforward to change things. Plan9 is an excellent playgroundas you put it. It's a good thing everyone can make their own.-bence2013/1/8 Richard Miller <9fans@hamnavoe.com>
> many drivers needed a rewrite anyway (like usb audio) because theyThere are plenty of things in Plan 9 still in need of improvement
> where a total mess.
or even rewriting. That's why it makes me sad to see our small
community being made even smaller when some of the most skilled
programmers direct their efforts into splintering off their own
little playgrounds instead of helping to make Plan 9 better for
everyone.