Yes. The Linux process is becoming unreliable. Newly "stable" versions
have stability problems. The development process looks childish.
Seasoned developers say not to worry, that the process works. I do
worry. BSD seems more attractive, and it may even be worth the
considerable effort to switch my entire client-base. Linux was lucky to
gain the foothold that it did: traditionally, BSD had a better system
with a less restrictive licence, so it is surprising that manufacturers
chose to go with Linux. BSD still has a less restrictive licence and
when mainstream press becomes interested in Linux's quality problems
it's adoption will fall. BSD is still a good, maybe even better, option.
Linus, this is your baby and so it's your problem. Only you have the
influence to change things.
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