On Nov 22, 2006, at 7:32 AM, Andy Armstrong wrote:
On 22 Nov 2006, at 02:10, Lists In@IDC wrote:
It'd be best, if they could work it out, to have a single company producing TextMate for all platforms.
Best for whom? It'd be best for Allan to do whatever makes him happy.
Best for the users who have multi-platform needs and, ultimately, for the developers if the personalities, work styles, and business arrangements were harmonious.
I've been the only programmer on a project and I find that, when working with a compatible team, the quality and amount of delivered product goes up exponentially and the stress goes down. Nothing like a fresh pair of eyes (or even just ears) on a tough piece of design or code.
Problem is, the people coding these things aren't usually the strongest businessmen. Not a dig, just a fact based on my 30 years in the business.
s/fact/observation/
Good point.
S