[cap-talk] Why aren't safer OS being used

[Bill Frantz]

toby.murray at comlab.ox.ac.uk (Toby Murray) on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 wrote:

>It depends on whose point of view is being adopted as to what
>kind of compatibility is provided and required.

When we discussed compatibility with potential KeyKOS users, one extreme
mentioned was "Bug for bug compatibility". It that is what is required,
then the current system is the only acceptable system, and has the lowest
development costs to boot. IMHO, people who demand bug for bug
compatibility and new features are living in a fantasy world where they
don't have to do their homework and make choices.

Cheers - Bill

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