I, for one, will attend, barring any incident. I will send my submission in a frenzy panic minutes before the deadline, as one usually does.
"Don A. Bailey" <don.bai...@gmail.com> writes: > Last I checked (you) were asking for people to sign up. What’s the actual > attendee count at this point? > > >> On Jan 25, 2024, at 5:33 PM, o...@eigenstate.org wrote: >> >> Also: We're organizing IWP9 largely as a forum >> for folks like you to figure out how to make this >> all happen; there's going to be plenty of time >> between talks as well as hacking days to figure >> out what code needs to be written, what patches >> exist in people's local trees, plenty of napkins >> (and, if you're lucky, whiteboards) to figure out >> designs, and even get a head start on it. >> >> Considering submitting some WIP or opinion papers >> on the details of how you plan to accomplish this. >> >> 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". 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