> Richard Gooch <rgooch@atnf.CSIRO.AU> writes:
>
> > I do sometimes wonder how much Linux growth/development is stunted
> > because of personal biases...
>
> I consider this a good thing. It makes sure that Linux has at least
> some kind of design and doesn't get too bloated.
And there seems to be quite a market in 'non-standard' patches. Example:
my favorite loopback driver mods weren't accepted, so I maintain them
myself. The linuxHQ and big mama have extensive collections of such
'after-market' patches.
If a developer has a personal bias against your idea, code it yourself.
That's the short and simple solution. If enough people eventually like
your patch, it will get integrated.
--Scott
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