Maturing [Re: Time required to write down "wisdom" ...]

[Brian E Carpenter]

Keith Moore wrote:
> 
> > I am of a (perhaps naive) belief that there are windows of opportunities
> > for certain solutions.  If we miss the window, certain technologies may
> > not be deployed, even if superior.
> 
> I share this belief.  Though I'm not sure we know how to predict those
> windows with any useful accuracy.

Can't disagree with either statement. And sometimes, that's in conflict
with the need for stable, high quality standards for the mature market.

   Brian