On 8/2/22 2:37 PM, Wayne S via cctalk wrote:
I naively assume that since Decnet is a mature product supporting
it just means testing it with new versions of Linux so not too
much work is needed. If a linux distro keeps it it adds value to
that distro.
Fair enough.
I think the problem is going to manifest itself if ~> when the kernel
changes so that it's no longer compatible with the old DECnet code and /
or there is a security problem.
The kernel is constantly moving. At some point the distance between the
contemporary kernel and the DECnet code is too great and things fail.
So, in the future, Redhat, for example, might be the only distro
left supporting it so if you need Decnet you’ll want Redhat. This
Creates a niche market by default.
I question if there is enough demand for it to be worth Red Hat's /
etc's time and effort to do so.
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