Re: Linus is on a powertrip..

Hans Lermen (lermen@dosemu.org)
Sat, 3 Oct 1998 14:16:34 +0200 (MEST)

On 3 Oct 1998, Andi Kleen wrote:
>
> lermen@dosemu.org (Hans Lermen) writes:
> >
> > On the other side, the way Linus handles patch input will lead to sort
> > of 'Darwinisme' such that only the 'strongest' (re-posted often) demands
> > for inclusion will succeed. This 'filters' by itself.
>
> But are you sure that the most often reposted patch is necessary the best
> technical solution?

Not in all cases, but most likely for _mass_ input. Because:

- when posted often, its likely the patch will mature over the time
(hence 'quick shots' will not go through)

- only people who are able to 'insist', are able to be carefull too.

Further more, this is the successful technique used by nature to control
evolution ;-)

Hans
<lermen@dosemu.org>

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