Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Software versions
I installed a program today and it gave me pause to stop and remember just how young the software industry is.
Why? The program was at version number 25. 25.3, for nitpickers. That seemed a bit... much. I mean, what else is out there? The Linux kernel (2.6), Microsoft Office (13), Windows (5.2), Adobe Illustrator (11).
What will the software world look like once it's twice as old, around 2040? Will we have crazy flying cars running Windows 345? Will we launch Word 743 to pen a memo?
Bizarre.
Why? The program was at version number 25. 25.3, for nitpickers. That seemed a bit... much. I mean, what else is out there? The Linux kernel (2.6), Microsoft Office (13), Windows (5.2), Adobe Illustrator (11).
What will the software world look like once it's twice as old, around 2040? Will we have crazy flying cars running Windows 345? Will we launch Word 743 to pen a memo?
Bizarre.
