I've heard that one before, from people who should know better. That's what
config options are for, or it's certainly a major reason for having config
options. Heck, I'd be satisfied if it was off by default. I'd *always* turn
it on, personally.
> My understanding is that "keep features out of the kernel if possible"
> is the majority opinion, not a crackpot weirdo stance.
Right, but would you buy a car without upholstery on the seats? Wait, maybe
you would.
> > Let me put it in simple terms: you've got an alarm clock, haven't you?
> > When you set the alarm, you don't need to have any little light on the
> > front that tells you the alarm is set, do you? Because, after all you're
> > not stupid, you know you set it. And you can always get out of bed and
> > look at the position of the switch, right?
>
> I don't think this is a close enough analogy to illustrate anything.
Right, it's tough to explain usability to someone who has no clue what that
is.
OK, I'm out, I've made my point, you are welcome to attempt to demolish it
without fear of retaliation.
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