> Re: mixing kernel and userspace headers. Another instance of the need
> for long-term-stable interfaces, as in "we won't allow incompatible
> changes in this interface until Linux n.0". That oughta give library etc.
> developers time to adjust without feeling rushed.
>
> Unfortunately the effort to produce an interface that can be declared
> stable is exhausting and, worse, takes time away from coding new stuff.
It might take time away from coding new _kernel_ stuff, but
it might _save_ a lot more time on the library and program
side. It's all about tradeoffs, and I think this is a rather
good tradeoff.
The kernel already moves too fast for Linus to get under
good control, slowing it down a little might help us too
with creating stable releases somewhat more often...
Rik.
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