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This linked-in article is frankly disgusting, I suggest you take this incorrect garbage down. On 5/17/24 07:43, Samuel Reader via 9fans wrote: > 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-M7948c8f2a925c198cfda2fb0 Delivery options: https://9fans.topicbox.com/groups/9fans/subscription
