| From: | Aaron Ruscetta |
| Date: | 2 Aug 2000 at 05:45:57 |
| Subject: | Re: AMIOPEN: Amiwest news / new SDK |
On Tue, 1 Aug 2000, Rob Iacullo wrote:
> > Yes, we�re back on the Windows SDK pro/con thread. :-(
>
> And our opinions don't matter one iota because the dicussion is moot.
> They are coming out with it whether you like it or not. :)
> --
Discussion of this is not moot at at all. For example, Amiga Inc.
announced licensing plans and policies that made it all the way to
being published on the initial Linux SDK CD. Public discussion raised
many questions and arguments as to how elements of those plans could
negatively impact Amiga development and the community. According to
Bill McEwen's AmiWest announcements, much of the concern raised in
discussion has been responded to, and most of the licensing plans have
now been significantly revised and re-written.
Likewise, there are many valid concerns about how the release and
timing of a windows SDK could negatively impact Amiga devlopment and
the community. Discussion of when and where the new Amiga ventures
into the windoze world are critical, because the historical perils of
taking this road can not be ignored or trivialized. The path of least
resisitance is a very enticing one, but it is also the most dangerous
route possible, and the value of it needs to be thoroughly
considered.
It is my own considered opinion that serious damage to the community
from the windows SDK is already evident, and that came from just
announcing the thing. If Bill McEwen keeps his ears on, as I believe
he does, then hearing the discussion of this may yet bring significant
modifications to the decision, just as it did with the licensing
issues.
In the meantime, I'll expect to keep the discussion open. I'm
still hoping it will provide a rational explanation as to how you put
out a forest fire by throwing trees at it.
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