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From: gam@amdahl.UUCP (gam)
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Subject: Re: Divisions of net.unix*
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Date: Fri, 4-Jan-85 03:20:59 EST
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> =   Carl Hommel

> In article <823@amdahl.UUCP> (Gordon A. Moffett) proposes
> > spliting it into smaller, more
> > sensible pieces by creating new subgroups of net.unix.
> I like his idea, because it mirrors the natural backbone of Unix:
> 
> 	The Manual!
> 
> ... I think the section 2 and 3 stuff should be merged; on some unix
> emulations there is no difference between the two - everything sys call
> is handled by a conversion library.  And the difference is mostly
> historical, anyway.

I'd also think this division might not be terribly important from
the programmer's point of view.  Then how about Sections 2 and 3
being called:

	net.unix.clib	(or ...libc?)

The list then becomes:

	net.unix.dev	device drivers
	net.unix.clib	C library (sections 2 and 3)
	net.unix.shell	shells (sh, csh, ksh, etc).

> >Also, the possibility of net.unix.politics has arrisen, something
> >I never though of before.  Interesting, no?
> No, it isn't.  I view net.{wombat} as a place for flaming, and taking
> pontifical stands; where nothing is resolved.  Net.unix* is for serious
> technical discussions between mature adults. :-)

Even with :-) I think you are right.  Net.unix was getting deluged
with personal opinions of AT&T business morality, which is a real
waste (what does he mean by that?).

Now if you have a "vote" for this idea, write me a letter.  If
you have other points or changes you would like to make to
this proposal, post them here.


Thank you.
-- 
Gordon A. Moffett		...!{ihnp4,hplabs,sun}!amdahl!gam

"Everything you know is wrong"