This email suffers from a lack of semicolons; Bell labs is extremely dead at this point, and direction comes from people writing code; once the work begins, people are sometimes willing to help -- but only once work begins.
Quoth vic.thac...@fastmail.fm: > Dear 9fans, as enthusiasts and experts of Plan 9, you are undoubtedly aware > of the unique position this operating system holds in the world of > distributed computing. Its influence on modern computing paradigms is > undeniable. In the spirit of continuing this legacy, the prospect of Plan 9 > Release 5 beckons, offering a pathway to not just preserve but also enhance > our beloved system. This essay aims to articulate the rationale for Plan 9 > Release 5, focusing on the need for modernization, the potential for > innovation, and the practical considerations that align with our shared > passions and expertise. > > The Need for Modernization > > Technological Evolution: > We've all witnessed the dramatic shifts in technology since Plan 9's last > iteration. To keep Plan 9 at the forefront of utility and innovation, it's > essential to adapt and update our system in line with the latest advancements > in hardware, networking, and programming languages. This evolution is crucial > to ensure that Plan 9 remains an indispensable tool in our modern tech > toolkit. > > Security Enhancements: > In our ever-connected world, the sophistication of cyber threats is a reality > we cannot ignore. It is imperative that Plan 9 evolves to include > cutting-edge security protocols, safeguarding our systems and the unique work > we do from emerging cyber risks. > > Hardware Compatibility: > The advent of new hardware architectures is an exciting challenge for us. > Updating Plan 9 to support these new platforms means not only preserving its > usability but also expanding our horizons to new forms of computing, > something we, as 9fans, have always embraced. > > Fostering Innovation > > Research and Education: > Plan 9’s novel approach to system design and distributed computing has always > been a beacon for academic research and education. A new release would > re-energize our academic endeavors, offering a modern platform for continued > exploration and learning, pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve with > Plan 9. > > Community Engagement: > A new version of Plan 9 stands to reinvigorate our community. This is an > opportunity to deepen our engagement, attract new talent, and foster a richer > ecosystem around our shared passion. The development of Plan 9 Release 5 > could be a rallying point for our community, sparking new collaborations and > innovations. > > Showcasing Plan 9’s Potential: > Plan 9 Release 5 would be a powerful statement of our system's capabilities, > especially in burgeoning fields like cloud computing, IoT, and distributed > systems. This is our chance to demonstrate the adaptability and > forward-thinking design of Plan 9 to the wider world. > > Practical Considerations > > Resource Allocation: > We understand the importance of efficient resource management in bringing > Plan 9 Release 5 to fruition. This means tapping into our collective > knowledge, drawing on community contributions, and possibly exploring new > partnerships or funding avenues. > > Backward Compatibility: > Maintaining backward compatibility is essential to honor our past work and > ensure a smooth transition. We must respect the legacy of Plan 9 while > charting a course for its future. > > Documentation and Support: > Enhanced documentation and support are crucial for the success of this new > release. As a community, we can collaborate to create resources that will aid > in adoption and usability, ensuring Plan 9 Release 5 becomes a tool we can > all be proud of. > > Conclusion > > The creation of Plan 9 Release 5 is more than a technological update; it’s a > reaffirmation of our commitment to a system that has long been at the > vanguard of computing innovation. This initiative is a step towards ensuring > Plan 9's continued relevance, security, and functionality in the modern era. > It's an opportunity to broaden its impact in the realms of research, > education, and beyond. As 9fans, we have the passion, the knowledge, and the > community to make this a reality, honoring the legacy of Plan 9 while shaping > its future. Let's embark on this journey together, shaping the next chapter > in the Plan 9 story. > > > Thank you for dedicating your time and attention. > --vic > > On Thu, Jan 25, 2024, at 05:48, Jacob Moody wrote: > > On 1/24/24 14:28, Michael Grunditz wrote: > >> I have looked at the reform code and I like how it is done. I think that > >> it would be easy to use for porting 9legacy or in fact any system. But it > >> is more work than a recompile. > >> > >> Michael > > > > It is certainly not drag and drop. Getting the arm64 compiler and > > linker working on > > 9legacy is already not what I would consider trivial due to drift in > > /sys/src/cmd/cc. > > So yes if you have enough understanding on how to work with and debug > > the compiler, the linker, and > > the kernel then perhaps you could call it "easy". I'll believe it when > > I see it. > > ------------------------------------------ 9fans: 9fans Permalink: https://9fans.topicbox.com/groups/9fans/T42f11e0265bcfa18-M0c2b725f078b954990ba13ff Delivery options: https://9fans.topicbox.com/groups/9fans/subscription
