[ros-dev] compatibility vs. correctness

[Maya Posch]

Like a kind of compatibility mode, yes. To me this makes the most sense 
as well. Strive for perfection first, then add a compatibility mode for 
the apps which didn't take the API docs too seriously. It also means 
that we'd be following the Win32 API 100% instead of merely copying 
'Real-Life' Windows, which to me is a good thing.


Maya


Jeff Smith wrote:
> My view is that we should implement ReactOS as 'the way Windows should 
> have been' this could lead to faster or more stable environment. I also 
> realize that Windows has a need for the warts in terms of compatibility. 
> so What I think would make both camps happy (plus help troubleshooting 
> issues in the future) is either make ReactOS correct, and release a 
> 'warts compatibility patch' that tries to implement the bugs for 
> compatibility.
> 
> the other option would be to put the bugs for compatibility in, but have 
> a program built into ReactOS that enables/disable the bugs for 
> compatibility. This will do 1 major thing for the developers, it'll 
> allow them to fix every bug without wondering if it has to be there for 
> compatibility.
> 
> I intend to switch to ReactOS as soon as it's ready, in a perfect world 
> ReactOS (atleast as I see it) would retain compatibility without the 
> problems of Windows. I know this isn't a perfect world, I just hope my 
> suggestion is of help.
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