Re: why is plan 9 better

andrey mirtchovski <mirtchov-o/MP3MtDmzouExZ/[email protected]>
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On Mon, 18 Aug 2003, Vester Thacker wrote:

> > first, I just want to compare it without even bringing in the grid.
> 
> I suggest
> concentrating on plan 9's simplicity for comparison. IMHO most folks
> like simple, well thought through ideas and Plan 9 has many good ideas. 
> The security model, small footprint, and no-nonsense approach to utilities 
> are good selling points. 
> 

the cover of "The Practice of Programming" comes to mind:

	Simplicity
	Clarity
	Generality

http://cm.bell-labs.com/cm/cs/tpop/

andrey
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