On Sat, 21 Sep 2002 12:14:01 +0530 "Anil Joy Varughese" <anil_joy2k@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > The kernel itself is an enormous project and the group working on it > lack kernel development experience. Tasks such as rewriting the VM from > scratch are interesting and challenging, but run contrary to the aim of > OBOS to head for a release as fast as possible. BTW, why is it necessary to rewrite the VM? (sorry I'm new) >I have a feeling that > with more kernel development experience on the team many of the mistakes > they have/will make could have been avoided totally. Sadly kernel > development experience is hard to find and the project hasn't really > attracted anyone with such experience to assist. One hint: why don't you contact directly developers from other OS for some specific tasks or problems? I mean, little but very specific tasks, so there's a chance a real guru in that problem may pay attention to OBOS. I think there is already a very good team, but, it's true, the project seems so enormous... Don't be afraid to ask help! >There is after all life > for BeOS without OBOS! I don't think so.