It is the other way around: Cutler supported the *minority* platform because it would keep the code "honest" and not allow them to start relying on Intel-only hacks. On Jan 19, 2008 5:39 PM, Greg Knaddison - GVS < Greg@growingventuresolutions.com> wrote:
On Jan 19, 2008 7:14 PM, Andrew ft <andrewft@gmail.com> wrote:
The parallel with the MySQL/Postgres debate is clear, and the arguments are identical.
I wonder if Cutler ignored issues in the queue that needed a review that were spoonfed to him with patches written by someone who didn't use Mips but who wanted to maintain compatability. If that were the case then we'd have a identical situation.
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For the people who said that these threads are useless and that Karoly is foolish to start them, note that the original issue finally got reviews and attention...after being posted here.
Greg
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