JaroslavTulach at 21:23, 6 February 2009

JaroslavTulach — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:23:23 GMT

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	Lack of [[BackwardCompatibility]] between different version of the same library, framework or system can result in a situation when users of such [[technology]] refuse to upgrade to new versions, in a fear that the new version can destabilize the existing system.		Lack of [[BackwardCompatibility]] between different version of the same library, framework or system can result in a situation when users of such [[technology]] refuse to upgrade to new versions, in a fear that the new version can destabilize the existing system.

-	Many of [[wikipedia::Linux\|Linux]] notebook users know the feeling: after many sleepless nights, their notebook is sort of working. It can hibernate and also (de-hibernate), however it cannot suspend (and wake up). Very likely this is due to interaction with a graphic video card. A new version of X server is available: Shall I risk the upgrade? It may repair the suspend, yet it may also not help at all and potentially break already working hibernate!	+	Many of [[wikipedia::Linux\|Linux]] notebook users know the feeling: after many sleepless nights, their notebook is sort of working. It can hibernate (and also de-hibernate), however it cannot suspend (and wake up). Very likely this is due to interaction with a graphic video card. A new version of X server is available: Shall I risk the upgrade? It may repair the suspend, yet it may also not help at all and potentially break already working hibernate!

	I am constantly facing this dilemma since 2006 and it is not getting much better. Whenever a new version of my [[wikipedia::Linux\|Linux]] is available, I need to fight with myself to convince me that the benefits of new functionality out-weight all the problems associated with an upgrade.		I am constantly facing this dilemma since 2006 and it is not getting much better. Whenever a new version of my [[wikipedia::Linux\|Linux]] is available, I need to fight with myself to convince me that the benefits of new functionality out-weight all the problems associated with an upgrade.

	If this kind of fear appears among users of your library, then I claim that your library is not example of [[Good Technology]].		If this kind of fear appears among users of your library, then I claim that your library is not example of [[Good Technology]].

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JaroslavTulach — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:20:13 GMT

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Lack of [[BackwardCompatibility]] between different version of the same library, framework or system can result in a situation when users of such [[technology]] refuse to upgrade to new versions, in a fear that the new version can destabilize the existing system.

Many of [[wikipedia::Linux|Linux]] notebook users know the feeling: after many sleepless nights, their notebook is sort of working. It can hibernate and also (de-hibernate), however it cannot suspend (and wake up). Very likely this is due to interaction with a graphic video card. A new version of X server is available: Shall I risk the upgrade? It may repair the suspend, yet it may also not help at all and potentially break already working hibernate!

I am constantly facing this dilemma since 2006 and it is not getting much better. Whenever a new version of my [[wikipedia::Linux|Linux]] is available, I need to fight with myself to convince me that the benefits of new functionality out-weight all the problems associated with an upgrade.

If this kind of fear appears among users of your library, then I claim that your library is not example of [[Good Technology]].

Fear of Upgrades - Revision history

JaroslavTulach at 21:23, 6 February 2009

JaroslavTulach: New page: Lack of BackwardCompatibility between different version of the same library, framework or system can result in a situation when users of such technology refuse to upgrade to new ve...