That lack of programmability is probably what ultimately will doom vi. It can't extend its domain.

You can't solve a problem with the management of technology with more technology.

Interleaf is very nice. I expect there to be a lot of competition for programs like that.

Most of the bright people don't work for you - no matter who you are.

There are always more smart people outside your company than within it.

There are a couple of people in the world who can really program in C or FØRTRAN. They write more code in less time than it takes for other programmers. Most programmers aren't that good. The problem is that those few programmers who crank out code aren't interested in maintaining it.

I wish we hadn't used all the keys on the keyboard.