Linked by Emmanuel Marty on Thu 2nd Sep 2004 07:36 UTC
As a programmer and manager of embedded software products for a living, I think that operating system programming is so much fun that it will eventually be outlawed. I've previously published two articles on OSNews, So, you want to write
an operating system and Climbing
the kernel mountain, and tried to summarize my experience in designing operating system kernels as well as technical traps that can be easily avoided.
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Why write your own kernel, when there are ready-made kernels to use? Writing your own code is a pain.
Why build your own birdhouse, when you can just buy one at the store? Woodworking tools are expensive and a pain to use.
Why cook your family a meal, when you can just stop by the fast food joint on the way home? It's such a hassle cleaning up the kitchen.
Why sing, when you can play a CD? Heck, even Rob Zombie has a better singing voice than you.
Why write yet another book, when there are already more books than anyone could read in a lifetime?
Why paint yet another picture, when their are already more paintings in the world than anyone could possibly fit on all their walls?
As soon as the last artist in the world puts away is paintbrush for good, the last novelist retires, people stop singing in the shower, and only designated professionals cook or build things, I promise then I will stop working on my kernel. But not a minute sooner than that...