> On Thu, 24 Jan 2002, David Woyciesjes wrote:
> > 	Well, it would be a starting point for that intelligent controller,
> > wouldn't it? Basically, build a basic IDE controller, and then once it's
> > working solid, it can "evolve". I think it's best to start with a target
> > that's a little closer and easier to hit...
> 
> ----------
> From: 	Lord Isildur
> 
> i think actually that if we just had an IDE controller, it wouldnt 
> evolve, except maybe in the hands of one or two people on their own- i 
> think it woudl be 'enough' and once a system was working, most people
> would
> be less inclined to turn their system upside down a second time to make
> the
> change to go MSCP. I think instead, the MSCP implementation should be 
> done first since its the least likely part of the project to survive given
> the existence of other parts of the project.. i'm not saying people wont 
> finish things, just from my own experience something thats 'good enough' 
> tends to stay in use way longer than planned, and the improvements to it
> originally planned tend to get put on the back burner.. 
> plus, as noted, loading an already slow CPU up with extra work is not
> a good idea... 
> 
> 
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Well, now that you put it that way, I do see your point, and it's a good
one...

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