> One interesting aspect to linux development that I've seen is a large
> amount of dialogue*, but a lack of common definitions. I was
> wondering if anyone would care to define what consitutes a 'feature'
> in contrast to a 'bug fix' when it comes to the linux kernel.
> Specific definitions could really help new contributers to the kernel,
> rather than the rather arbitrary standards that are being applied now.
Perhaps the best definition I've seen is that a feature is something you
can turn off (contrary to a bug). A bug fix is something that takes a bug
and either removes it or turns it into a feature.
Simon
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