[clue-tech] Detecting media change

[wwcluetech1 at kimballstuff.com]

David L. Anselmi wrote:
> David L. Willson wrote:
> [...]
>> Very nice, Dave.  You pimped Bacula; have you compared it to 
>> BackupPC?  That's the only
>> one that sorta tempts me to leave behind my growing pile of steaming 
>> script.
> But in short, I'd recommend switching to a better tool than a glowing 
> pile of script, whatever it is.  Take the next time you have to extend 
> it as the chance to invest in learning something else.
>
> Dave
Since we're all being so introspective, I'd like to toss in my two cents:

I believe language like this response stifles innovation, suppressing 
individual creativity and the desire for experimentation.  Always keep 
in mind that great tools are made from ideas that get explored and 
refined.  The very best tools today are usually iterations of lesser 
versions, products that already exist but stood for improvement.  If 
someone has the time to explore code, then by all means, please don't 
dissuade that effort.  The end result might just be genius.

Yes, backup scripts are a dime-a-dozen.  But what makes one backup 
solution better than another?  Something that it does better than the 
others, and that is thanks to the authors' interest and time.  Maybe the 
best backup solution has already been developed.  I don't know for sure, 
but I doubt it.  The solutions today won't be challenged unless other 
coders are willing and able to take a shot at making "the next best thing".

This philosophy applies to every software solution on every platform.  
Please let the coders code.  This drive has certainly benefited everyone 
on this list and will absolutely continue to do so.

Thank for hearing me out,

William