[plug] Are we at 'war' with Microsoft?

[Craig Ringer]

> If it is perceived that there is
> additional pressure on Linux operating environments to "deliver", people
> will either create bleeding-edge forks or just create milestones sooner.

There's also the potential that large companies that use OSS in their 
operations or business may feel the need to contribute developers and/or 
code. As the kernel project has shown, there are no problems with rushed 
work being pushed in by big companies - they're simply told to go away 
and do it properly this time.

Otherwise ... as James said, if the project leaders are doing their jobs 
it shouldn't be an issue, even if some people do feel pressured or feel 
they must 'compete'. If they're not... somebody will talk to them, or 
fork the project into a more stable and safer variant.

> OSS developers already try and implement every new thing, because OSS
> developers have a genuine desire to Just Make Things Work.

And the "OOh! Shiny!" effect plays a part, too.

Craig Ringer

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