November 21, 2000
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Netscape Goes Bonkers
And you thought it was just a new version of a browser. No, it’s much, much more than that. In fact, it’s a meticulously prepared set of instructions on how not to release your software to the clamouring public. Thanks to Joel for putting into words what we’ve all been thinking, specifically this lovely bit of observational wit:
“I can’t prove it, but I have to imagine that Netscape didn’t have a schedule for 6.0, choosing instead to meander for years and years and suddenly “find the religion” about shipping on time when it’s way too late to cut trivial features, like themes, and instead finish the important features, like standards compliance.”
That dull thumping sound you’re hearing right now is the broadside of a Mozilla-sized two by four repeatedly smacking Netscape upside the head.
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