[e-lang] E + MinorFs + AppArmor: adding Tahoe to the stack ?

[Bill Frantz]

zookog at gmail.com (Zooko O'Whielacronx) on Thursday, January 28, 2010 wrote:

>So maybe we should find some way to appeal to those people who just
>want a reliable and easy-to-use cloud storage tool and don't want an
>extra helping of "security".

It is important to note that reliability and security are different sides
of the same coin. Each one supports the other.

While I value reliability quite highly because of its hassle-free nature,
I'm not sure the market values it. I point to the business success of
Microsoft to show that features trump reliability in most buyer's minds.
(Note that for corporate purchases, buyer \= user.)

Perhaps the market is changing, as most products now have the features
necessary to "get your work done". The growing market share of the
Macintosh might support this view.

Cheers - Bill

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