On 6 Dec 1999, Michael Graff wrote:

> (5)  Make releases _far_ more often.  In fact, make a weekly, if not
>      daily, snapshot for at least the i386.  Yes, I could do this as
>      well as anyone else could.  In fact, I should.

Please don't ! I think that NetBSD should stick to the "tortoise"
(versus "hare") attitude... well, uh, that's the way I view the
"development model" of NetBSD.

> (6)  Rather than develop the perfect solution that will take time,
>      design a workable solution and get it out for _public_ view as
>      soon as possible.  Fix it as time permits.

An arrangement may be to add a "-experimental" (sounds better than "-buggy")
dedicated subtree in the CVS architecture of NetBSD ?
Or "-contrib" ?
Or "-bazar" ?

> This is contrary to one basic goal of TNF, so I'm told every time I mention
> it.  However, this single goal is hurting us so much.  We are after all
> lacking basic features that other free OSs have had for years now.  For
> instance, SMP on i386 at least.  linux has it.  FreeBSD has it.  No, neigher
> did it fully right, but they have it, which attracts developers, which adds
> warm bodies.  Which makes it more visible.
> --Michael

Please do so :) IMHO, you're right on this: NetBSD lacks some "marketing",
and/or advertising. The USB support is a terrible example. 

Samuel Lacas
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