Niall,

on Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:40:08 +0100 you (Niall Douglas via Liaison
<liaison_at_[hidden]>) wrote:

> In my opinion, all software is like a broom: it wears out over time,
> and requires constant renewal and replacement to remain fit for use.

I really like that analogy!

We all like doing magic and our eyes shimmer when we see a Nimbus
2000, but that brand is usually not really helpful for daily tasks
(unless you play Quidditch for a living), nor affordable for
everybody.

> This is due to the ever shifting foundations upon which everything is
> built.

Yes.

And I really don't like that terminology of a "battle", that others
have applied. We should not worry about "winning" but to contribute to
continued improvement and adaption.

Jens

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