Why we chose not to use D for our Linux project

[BCS]

Reply to Daniel,

> Your first design will either be wrong or take forever! (at least a
> lot longer than it need as you make decisions based on lack of
> experience with the problem)
> 
> Better to start with a minimal design and then prototype and iterate.
> Set up your development process to deal with design changes and code
> refactoring.
> 

Or better yet, work with a system that allows you to define how to derive 
the implementation from your design.

Then the only thing you need to iterate on is the design and the derivation 
rules (and they can be reused for the next project).

(Darn where did this soapbox I'm standing on come from <G>)