[indiana-discuss] what's next?

[Jeff Abbott]

Shawn Walker wrote:

> The bit that worries me with posts like this is that new projects are
> automatically assumed to reinvent every wheel because its too much
> like every other wheel they've ever seen. Ubuntu was wildly successful
> in just taking something existing and doing it much better. I think
> this project will get nowhere quickly if it ends up reinventing all
> the "wheels" that we already have.

I concur.  What should be done is an evaluation of all our options, 
doing our best to put aside any existing prejudices, to let each 
competitor be considered on its own merits and flaws.  If, and only if, 
we are unable to find a clear victor, then we should consider building 
something new.

Thanks,
Jeff