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Re:Google’s Fuchsia OS was one of the hardest hit by last we... by jbirer on Wednesday January 25, 2023 @08:46AM (#34518147)
I worked briefly on Fuchsia and LK (little kernel), years ago, as a contributor.

First of all, Fuchsia is SMALL. I mean it could easily be maintained and developed by 50 people. The kernel is tiny despite being of many modules and so is the application layer. I don't see any problems wit the 16% lay off.

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Re:Google’s Fuchsia OS was one of the hardest hit by last we... by yafbum on Wednesday January 25, 2023 @12:58PM (#34521749)
Exactly. So why not a 85% cut from 400 to 50, instead of 16%? What strategic purpose does a reduction in workforce serve it it's not materially realigning staffing on updated business priorities, such as putting the effort on a very clear pause? I don't think 16% is going to change the objectives and priorities of a team. Just gonna make them slower.
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