I've only read one more chapter after this one, and there he describes connecting to a mainframe uses paper teletypes in 1973. I'm guessing he is a little biased towards *nix systems ;) The point of the whole short is to describe the evolution of OS'es, or the lack thereof. And .. because linux still has poor driver support for energy-managing events, I don't think you be able to get that 100miles a gallon ;) But that's not our fault, that's the fault of closed source hardware drivers ;) But wouldn't you like to drive a tank? :) On Fri, 12 Sep 2008, Michiel Van Bel wrote:
very nice, but this excerpt raised my eyebrows a bit: (about the linux-tanks) They've been modified in such a way that they never, ever break down, are light and maneuverable enough to use on ordinary streets, and use no more fuel than a subcompact car.
linux NEVER crashes? who would have known :p
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