Just because something can be done, it doesn't automatically follow that it should be done. Talk about a High-Int, Low-Wis solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
Yeah, don't get me wrong: I'm not a fan, either of his policies or his recent approach to PR -- but while I thank you for pointing this out to people who might not be aware, I don't think it changes the validity of my original statement about this particular situation.
Hm, interesting. I certainly wouldn't mind replacing shell script with something more structured and less brittle. The performance gains are very nice too.
I'd like some more information about how it works and integrates with the system though. Presumably the JIT'ed native code is cached somewhere a la the CLR, but where, when and how?
Good. However, I'm still going to be moving to Waterfox or LibreWolf -- likely the latter. I need some more eyes on the source code and some competent insulation between me and the next set of dubious decisions.
"I most humbly apologize for the error -- that should never have happened. In my defense, I had reason to believe he was going to blow someone away with an intended performance."
Impressive!