This thread is mighty old now.. but I would like to point out that the Glendix project has been doing something quite the opposite of what Corey wants, but solves the same problem.
http://www.glendix.org/ Imagine running the Linux kernel and all of regular GNU, with all the Plan 9's sweetness patched in. Helps those who seek women on Mars... :P ... and Plan 9 continues to remain pure for the divine... Eventually, it would make the Plan 9's tools cooler by competition and have them used ahead of the GNU alternatives... reduce bloat over time by eliminating existing bloated projects (gcc?) which would eventually be deemed out-of-fashion... Its like people watching the Woodstock or the Monsters of Rock festival on video, in their air-conditioned living room, in company of closest family, and parents or kids.... they get the idea and its a welcome change for them to listen to some good stuff in comparison to their daily dosage of Black Eyed Peas, Lil' Wayne and Britney Spears, and yet, their lack of understanding of the awesomeness of the real thing does not harm those who are actually there live! ...I hear some people did try to setup tents with air-conditioners and a couch, with Lays chips alongside on their personal table at the Woodstock grounds, but seriously, that's sooo awkward... same as trying to have Plan 9 do stuff people from the Muggle world want... -- Rahul Murmuria
