On Wednesday 06 August 2003 17:50, MJ Ray wrote:
Expecting "Linux" to have style guidelines is like expecting a common interface to your car engine, to re-use an earlier analogy.
Honestly I'm not trying to be argumentive here....but Isn't the interface to a car engine a weak analogy.
Regardless of whether I am driving an 8 cylinder V8 or a Mini from the end user's point of view the interface is reasonably common. To start the engine requires the same procedure and the major controls are in the same place. Likewise to control the output of the engine.
If I learn how to repair the Mini when it breaks then I stand a more than reasonable chance with the V8 as most of the major components are in the same place.
If I learnt how to drive in the Mini I should be able to jump straight into the V8 and drive it equally well (getting used to the extra power non-withstanding)
I agree with the rest of your points, but I was just curious about that particular analogy.
(thinking about it this weakens my previous post somewhat) :o)