Expanded focus

Expanded focus

Posted Dec 23, 2004 8:46 UTC (Thu) by Wol (guest, #4433)
In reply to: Expanded focus by Max.Hyre
Parent article: The Linux roadmap

Plus the fact that B probably actually wants X''. So in order for B really to benefit from A's work, B now needs to maintain an "out of tree patch".

Then add in A's kudos from doing work - if A now says "we need Y as well", independent developers are more likely to jump in and help.

So A has acquired a head start, code optimised specifically for *their* needs, and karma to help with future modifications. B is left trailing behind...

Cheers,
Wol

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