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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...

I noticed you failed to mention that the person choosing between the
options will probably belong to the former group, not the later.

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Daniel C. Sobral                      (8-DCS)
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