It is only a first draft, and it is not a finished product. I'll correct the mistakes found.
Thank you for the kind feedback. Sent with Proton Mail secure email. On Friday, May 17th, 2024 at 9:31 PM, qwx via 9fans <9fans@9fans.net> wrote: > On Fri May 17 13:33:21 +0200 2024, pl...@room3420.net wrote: > > > an other interesting reading : > > https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/critical-analysis-9front-community-conflict-vester-thacker-htt3f?trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_more-articles_related-content-card > > > I'm appalled and frankly furious about this article. It's blatant > slander which can affect me in my professional career. I'm a phD > candidate and my work is based on Plan 9 and developed on 9front; I > was going to present it at iwp9 but could not once the venue was > changed as it rendered it incompatible with my time table. > > The article lacks references to many of its claims, and the remaining > ones directly contradict its points. The Register article is even > linked incorrectly. A superficial reader would not bother to try to > follow the links or find the article. For me this is clearly > malicious attention-seeking. > > Regarding the pdf posted earlier[1], almost all of it is factually > incorrect. As an example, there are no drivers for modern nvidia or > amd chips or bluetooth. Many of the "system calls" listed in the pdf > are not system calls (proccreate) or simply don't exit (vlongtime), > and so on. In addition, it is trivial to recreate the same content > with a query like the following: `Generate a detailed book-style > document called "Revitalizing Plan 9: integrating modern enhacements > into 9legacy" detailing all improvements introduced in 9front compared > to 9legacy'. See for yourself in an excerpt below my email. > > I don't understand what the goal here is. All this post and pdf > accomplish is spreading misinformation, promoting cancel culture, > fostering community division and discouraging collaboration with > 9front and even 9legacy, directly contradicting both Vic's claims and > that of those who have sided with him in the thread. At this point, > use of chatgpt in this thread is blatant and harmful. Please stop. > > Thanks, > qwx > > [1] > https://link.storjshare.io/s/jx6tw46kfxskld45ussjek46ccpq/revitalizing-project/RevitalizingPlan9.pdf > --- > > Revitalizing Plan 9: Integrating Modern Enhancements into 9legacy > Introduction > Plan 9 from Bell Labs has long been recognized for its innovative approach to > distributed computing. However, as hardware and software technologies > advanced, the need for a more modernized version of Plan 9 became apparent. > This need led to the development of 9front, a fork of Plan 9 that > incorporates numerous enhancements and updates, surpassing 9legacy in several > key areas. This document details these improvements, offering a comprehensive > comparison of the advancements introduced in 9front over 9legacy. > > Chapter 1: Graphics and Video Drivers > Improved Graphics Hardware Support > One of the most significant areas of enhancement in 9front is its support for > modern graphics hardware. This includes: > > Support for Newer GPUs: 9front integrates drivers for the latest GPU models, > ensuring compatibility with modern graphics cards from manufacturers like > NVIDIA and AMD. > Enhanced Frame Buffer Device: The frame buffer device driver has been > optimized for better performance, providing smoother graphics rendering and > faster display updates. > Broad Chipset Compatibility: 9front supports a wider range of graphics > chipsets, allowing it to run on diverse hardware configurations with improved > stability and performance. > Advanced Video Handling > 9front has made considerable strides in handling video output, particularly > with high-resolution and multi-monitor setups. > > High-Resolution Display Support: Enhanced support for high-resolution > displays, including 4K monitors, ensures crisp and clear visuals. > Multi-Monitor Configurations: Improved multi-monitor support allows users to > extend their desktop across multiple screens seamlessly, enhancing > productivity and usability. > > Chapter 2: Networking > [...] ------------------------------------------ 9fans: 9fans Permalink: https://9fans.topicbox.com/groups/9fans/Te051f230f2656bbb-Mb2f857e131344e3b02d181db Delivery options: https://9fans.topicbox.com/groups/9fans/subscription
