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Subject: Re: Why so many steps to build new kernel?
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> > Neither of these options require a configurator, only a programmer.  8-).
> 
> I see...

You haven't seen my compiler quote yet, have you?

It applies here:

	Since compiler users outnumber compiler writers 1000:1, if it's
	possible to save a compiler user 1 hour, it's worth 1000 hours
	of the compiler writer's time.

Now:

	Since OS users outnumber OS writers 1000:1...


					Terry Lambert
					terry@lambert.org
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